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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1867 | $2359 | $2184 | $1462 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $499 | $778 | $1036 | $797 | $752 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $108 | $281 | $236 | $356 | $112 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $202 | $182 | $371 | $211 | $169 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $29 | $49 | $43 | $69 | $45 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $120 | $159 | $157 | $222 | $125 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $9 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $36 | $11 | $12 | $40 | $8 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $48 | $41 | $14 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $13 | $24 | $0 | $13 | $27 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $81 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $7 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $43 | $64 | $117 | $93 | $53 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $37 | $69 | $37 | $69 | $33 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $48 | $65 | $163 | $112 | $37 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $26 | $51 | $75 | $75 | $53 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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