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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |