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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $354 | $678 | $1174 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $44 | $157 | $175 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $81 | $261 | $313 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $18 | $56 | $51 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $49 | $209 | $196 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $6 | $63 | $78 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $44 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $45 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $11 | $28 | $54 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $9 | $107 | $44 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $23 | $105 | $142 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $15 | $54 | $64 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |