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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1203 | $1063 |
| Rent | $527 | $299 |
| Groceries | $90 | $184 |
| Dining out | $190 | $117 |
| Cafe | $24 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $85 | $104 |
| Mobile internet | $13 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $65 |
| Taxis | $30 | $22 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $11 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $51 | $68 |
| Gym | $16 | $45 |
| Yoga | $62 | $61 |
| Massage | $41 | $11 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab |
| Tap water | 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow |