Bogota vs Mexico City vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Population 10,978,360 8,850,000 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - May, October, November June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1867 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $480 $778 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $82 $281 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $174 $182 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $22 $49 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $77 $159 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $11 $25 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $23 $11 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $28 $9 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $81 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $7 $20 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $46 $64 $50 $93 $118
Gym $15 $69 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $57 $65 $66 $112 $87
Massage $37 $51 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Uber Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow