Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |