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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - October | January - April, December | December - April | May - September | March - June | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $1351 | $1293 | $2359 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $615 | $732 | $1036 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $114 | $87 | $236 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $165 | $131 | $371 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $38 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $133 | $96 | $157 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $7 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $21 | $21 | $12 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $9 | $14 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $29 | $8 | $35 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $29 | $9 | $9 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $45 | $73 | $117 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $30 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $59 | $54 | $163 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $31 | $20 | $75 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |