Bogota vs Madrid vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul

Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Madrid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 10,978,360 6,578,0179 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - May, September - November January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $2498 $2143 $2184
Rent $480 $1174 $923 $797
Groceries $82 $175 $127 $356
Dining out $174 $313 $207 $211
Cafe $22 $51 $42 $69
Coworking space $77 $196 $160 $222
Mobile internet $11 $10 $21 $40
Public transportation $23 $78 $17 $40
Taxis $28 $44 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $49 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $54 $97 $39
Museums and sights $7 $20 $217 $6
Nightlife $46 $82 $77 $93
Gym $15 $44 $42 $69
Yoga $57 $142 $54 $112
Massage $37 $64 $101 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now N/A Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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 Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow