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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1275 | $2276 |
| Rent | $558 | $1002 |
| Groceries | $95 | $168 |
| Dining out | $202 | $337 |
| Cafe | $25 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $90 | $176 |
| Mobile internet | $13 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $27 | $43 |
| Taxis | $32 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $26 | $84 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $50 |
| Nightlife | $54 | $76 |
| Gym | $17 | $40 |
| Yoga | $66 | $100 |
| Massage | $43 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |