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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) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova 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 | $1278 | $1506 |
Rent | $560 | $852 |
Groceries | $96 | $101 |
Dining out | $202 | $152 |
Cafe | $25 | $21 |
Coworking space | $90 | $112 |
Mobile internet | $13 | $18 |
Public transportation | $27 | $24 |
Taxis | $32 | $16 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $26 | $9 |
Museums and sights | $8 | $10 |
Nightlife | $54 | $85 |
Gym | $17 | $18 |
Yoga | $66 | $62 |
Massage | $43 | $24 |
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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. 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 |