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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |