Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |