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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $678 | $732 | $778 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $157 | $87 | $281 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $261 | $131 | $182 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $56 | $18 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $35 | $16 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $63 | $21 | $11 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $42 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $45 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $28 | $8 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $110 | $73 | $64 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $107 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $65 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $54 | $20 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |