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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, October, November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1265 | $1816 |
Rent | $554 | $756 |
Groceries | $95 | $273 |
Dining out | $200 | $177 |
Cafe | $25 | $48 |
Coworking space | $89 | $155 |
Mobile internet | $13 | $24 |
Public transportation | $26 | $11 |
Taxis | $32 | $8 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $23 |
Sport and cultural events | $26 | $79 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $19 |
Nightlife | $53 | $62 |
Gym | $17 | $67 |
Yoga | $65 | $64 |
Massage | $43 | $49 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber |
Tap water | Not 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 |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |