Bogota vs Bucharest vs Medellin vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,427,000 1,305,737 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish Czech Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low High Low High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October January - April, December June - October January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1293 $1806 $1833 $2184
Rent $480 $615 $732 $780 $1066 $797
Groceries $82 $114 $87 $158 $95 $356
Dining out $174 $165 $131 $240 $210 $211
Cafe $22 $38 $18 $53 $25 $69
Coworking space $77 $133 $96 $175 $130 $222
Mobile internet $11 $7 $16 $24 $7 $40
Public transportation $23 $21 $21 $61 $33 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $14 $33 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $19 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $8 $19 $55 $39
Museums and sights $7 $29 $9 $35 $26 $6
Nightlife $46 $45 $73 $50 $54 $93
Gym $15 $30 $15 $56 $31 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $54 $66 $40 $112
Massage $37 $31 $20 $37 $32 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo 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 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. 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 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow