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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |