Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $778 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $281 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $182 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $49 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $159 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $11 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $81 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $64 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $69 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $65 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $51 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |