Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1549 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $618 | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $129 | $87 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $269 | $131 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $32 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $151 | $96 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 | $16 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $55 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $21 | $14 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $36 | $15 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $56 | $54 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $30 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |