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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1288 | $2554 |
| Rent | $564 | $932 |
| Groceries | $96 | $417 |
| Dining out | $204 | $247 |
| Cafe | $25 | $81 |
| Coworking space | $91 | $260 |
| Mobile internet | $13 | $47 |
| Public transportation | $27 | $47 |
| Taxis | $33 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $20 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $26 | $46 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $54 | $108 |
| Gym | $17 | $81 |
| Yoga | $66 | $131 |
| Massage | $43 | $87 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |