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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $354 | $678 | $778 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $44 | $157 | $281 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $81 | $261 | $182 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $18 | $56 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $6 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $2 | $45 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $11 | $28 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $22 | $110 | $64 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $9 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $23 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow |