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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 | $2498 |
| Rent | $480 | $618 | $354 | $678 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $82 | $129 | $44 | $157 | $175 |
| Dining out | $174 | $269 | $81 | $261 | $313 |
| Cafe | $22 | $32 | $18 | $56 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $49 | $209 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $3 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $78 |
| Taxis | $28 | $21 | $6 | $42 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $2 | $45 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $11 | $28 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $36 | $9 | $107 | $44 |
| Yoga | $57 | $56 | $23 | $105 | $142 |
| Massage | $37 | $30 | $15 | $54 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | 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. | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow |