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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $615 | $503 | $1174 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $114 | $151 | $175 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $165 | $134 | $313 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $38 | $39 | $51 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $133 | $72 | $196 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $7 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $78 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $0 | $49 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $29 | $3 | $54 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $45 | $89 | $82 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $30 | $57 | $44 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $59 | $57 | $142 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $31 | $21 | $64 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |