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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $844 | $732 | $778 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $98 | $87 | $281 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $121 | $131 | $182 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $25 | $18 | $49 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $96 | $159 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $16 | $25 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $9 | $21 | $11 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $24 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $81 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $23 | $73 | $64 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $14 | $15 | $69 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $19 | $54 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |