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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $678 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $157 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $261 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $56 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $209 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $42 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $28 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $110 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $107 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $105 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $54 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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 | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| 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 | 20 options on HappyCow |