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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Very high | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1984 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $618 | $965 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $129 | $136 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $269 | $271 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $32 | $37 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $164 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $21 | $27 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $18 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $29 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $47 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $36 | $65 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $56 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $30 | $50 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |