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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $44 | $175 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $81 | $313 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $18 | $51 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $49 | $196 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $6 | $44 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $11 | $54 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $22 | $82 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $9 | $44 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $142 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $15 | $64 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |