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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $480 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $82 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $174 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $22 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $28 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $15 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $37 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |