Bogota vs Bucharest vs Madrid vs New York City

Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 6,578,0179 8,323,340
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English Low High Moderate Very high
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - May, September - November April - June, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $2498 $5431
Rent $480 $615 $1174 $2891
Groceries $82 $114 $175 $383
Dining out $174 $165 $313 $656
Cafe $22 $38 $51 $72
Coworking space $77 $133 $196 $326
Mobile internet $11 $7 $10 $45
Public transportation $23 $21 $78 $220
Taxis $28 $9 $44 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $54 $100
Museums and sights $7 $29 $20 $74
Nightlife $46 $45 $82 $195
Gym $15 $30 $44 $55
Yoga $57 $59 $142 $197
Massage $37 $31 $64 $109
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon
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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft
Tap water 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow