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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1833 |
| Rent | $480 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $82 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $95 |
| Dining out | $174 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $210 |
| Cafe | $22 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $33 |
| Taxis | $28 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $54 |
| Gym | $15 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $31 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $40 |
| Massage | $37 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, 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. | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |