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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $44 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $81 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $18 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $49 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $6 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $11 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $22 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $9 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $15 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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, 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |