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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |