Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | January, February, October - December | January - April, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $1167 | $1293 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $316 | $503 | $732 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $161 | $151 | $87 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $128 | $134 | $131 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $88 | $72 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $21 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $6 | $3 | $8 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $2 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $74 | $89 | $73 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $34 | $57 | $15 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $71 | $57 | $54 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $20 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo |
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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |