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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Turkish Spanish
Level of English Low High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - May, October, November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $659 $1867
Rent $480 $499 $354 $778
Groceries $82 $108 $44 $281
Dining out $174 $202 $81 $182
Cafe $22 $29 $18 $49
Coworking space $77 $120 $49 $159
Mobile internet $11 $9 $3 $25
Public transportation $23 $36 $6 $11
Taxis $28 $27 $6 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $2 $24
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $11 $81
Museums and sights $7 $7 $15 $20
Nightlife $46 $43 $22 $64
Gym $15 $37 $9 $69
Yoga $57 $48 $23 $65
Massage $37 $26 $15 $51
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber
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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow