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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | March - May, October, November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1867 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $778 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $281 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $182 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $49 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $25 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $11 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $64 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $69 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $65 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $51 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |