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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |