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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1294 | $1529 |
| Rent | $567 | $821 |
| Groceries | $97 | $102 |
| Dining out | $205 | $188 |
| Cafe | $26 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $91 | $115 |
| Mobile internet | $13 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $27 | $14 |
| Taxis | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $6 |
| Sport and cultural events | $26 | $25 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $55 | $50 |
| Gym | $17 | $22 |
| Yoga | $67 | $54 |
| Massage | $44 | $34 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi |
| 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |