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Population 2,427,000 8,323,340 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese Czech Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Very High High Low Moderate
Main airport José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - April, December April - June, September - November January - May, October - December May - September June - October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1293 $5431 $2143 $1759 $1806 $1462 $1976
Rent $732 $2891 $923 $717 $780 $752 $869
Groceries $87 $383 $127 $148 $158 $112 $146
Dining out $131 $656 $207 $280 $240 $169 $292
Cafe $18 $72 $42 $45 $53 $45 $42
Coworking space $96 $326 $160 $96 $175 $125 $152
Mobile internet $16 $45 $21 $21 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $21 $220 $17 $95 $61 $8 $38
Taxis $14 $78 $9 $25 $33 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $30 $49 $10 $19 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $8 $100 $97 $45 $19 $21 $73
Museums and sights $9 $74 $217 $24 $35 $9 $44
Nightlife $73 $195 $77 $66 $50 $53 $66
Gym $15 $55 $42 $56 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $54 $197 $54 $82 $66 $37 $87
Massage $20 $109 $101 $48 $37 $53 $45
SIM card options Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow