Bogota vs Bucharest vs Medellin vs New York City vs Prague vs Seoul

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,427,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish English (de facto) Czech Korean
Level of English Low High Low Very high High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October January - April, December April - June, September - November June - October March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1293 $5431 $1806 $2184
Rent $480 $615 $732 $2891 $780 $797
Groceries $82 $114 $87 $383 $158 $356
Dining out $174 $165 $131 $656 $240 $211
Cafe $22 $38 $18 $72 $53 $69
Coworking space $77 $133 $96 $326 $175 $222
Mobile internet $11 $7 $16 $45 $24 $40
Public transportation $23 $21 $21 $220 $61 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $14 $78 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $30 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $8 $100 $19 $39
Museums and sights $7 $29 $9 $74 $35 $6
Nightlife $46 $45 $73 $195 $50 $93
Gym $15 $30 $15 $55 $56 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $54 $197 $66 $112
Massage $37 $31 $20 $109 $37 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile 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 Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow