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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January - April, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1221 | $1438 |
| Rent | $534 | $814 |
| Groceries | $91 | $97 |
| Dining out | $193 | $145 |
| Cafe | $24 | $20 |
| Coworking space | $86 | $107 |
| Mobile internet | $13 | $17 |
| Public transportation | $25 | $23 |
| Taxis | $31 | $16 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $25 | $9 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $10 |
| Nightlife | $52 | $81 |
| Gym | $16 | $17 |
| Yoga | $63 | $60 |
| Massage | $41 | $23 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |