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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $659 | $1293 | $2143 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $354 | $732 | $923 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $44 | $87 | $127 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $81 | $131 | $207 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $18 | $18 | $42 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $49 | $96 | $160 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $6 | $21 | $17 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $6 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $11 | $8 | $97 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $22 | $73 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $23 | $54 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $15 | $20 | $101 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |