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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1293 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $480 $615 $732 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $82 $114 $87 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $174 $165 $131 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $22 $38 $18 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $77 $133 $96 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $7 $16 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $23 $21 $21 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $28 $9 $14 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $8 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $29 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $45 $73 $64 $53 $66
Gym $15 $30 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $57 $59 $54 $65 $37 $87
Massage $37 $31 $20 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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 Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow