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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |