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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November | January - April, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $2498 | $1293 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $1174 | $732 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $175 | $87 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $313 | $131 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $51 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $196 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $78 | $21 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $44 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $54 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $82 | $73 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $44 | $15 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $142 | $54 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $64 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |