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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |