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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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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, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |