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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1293 | $2143 | $2184 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $732 | $923 | $797 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $87 | $127 | $356 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $131 | $207 | $211 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $18 | $42 | $69 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $96 | $160 | $222 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $21 | $17 | $40 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $73 | $77 | $93 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $15 | $42 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $54 | $54 | $112 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $20 | $101 | $75 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |