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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 15,520,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish
Level of English Low High Moderate Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September and October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1167 $659
Rent $480 $499 $503 $354
Groceries $82 $108 $151 $44
Dining out $174 $202 $134 $81
Cafe $22 $29 $39 $18
Coworking space $77 $120 $72 $49
Mobile internet $11 $9 $4 $3
Public transportation $23 $36 $20 $6
Taxis $28 $27 $13 $6
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $2
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $3 $11
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $15
Nightlife $46 $43 $89 $22
Gym $15 $37 $57 $9
Yoga $57 $48 $57 $23
Massage $37 $26 $21 $15
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet BiTaksi
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow