Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $480 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $82 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $174 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $22 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $77 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $23 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $28 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $46 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $15 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $57 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $37 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |