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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | Very high |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - June, September - November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $5431 |
Rent | $480 | $2891 |
Groceries | $82 | $383 |
Dining out | $174 | $656 |
Cafe | $22 | $72 |
Coworking space | $77 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $45 |
Public transportation | $23 | $220 |
Taxis | $28 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $74 |
Nightlife | $46 | $195 |
Gym | $15 | $55 |
Yoga | $57 | $197 |
Massage | $37 | $109 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |