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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |