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Population 10,978,360 15,520,000 8,850,000 259,453 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Turkish Spanish Spanish Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Low Moderate Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - June, September and October March - May, October, November January - May, October - December June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $659 $1867 $2143 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $480 $354 $778 $923 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $82 $44 $281 $127 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $174 $81 $182 $207 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $22 $18 $49 $42 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $77 $49 $159 $160 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $11 $3 $25 $21 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $23 $6 $11 $17 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $28 $6 $9 $9 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $2 $24 $49 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $11 $81 $97 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $20 $217 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $46 $22 $64 $77 $50 $93 $118
Gym $15 $9 $69 $42 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $57 $23 $65 $54 $66 $112 $87
Massage $37 $15 $51 $101 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify BiTaksi Uber N/A Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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