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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |