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Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $1833 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $480 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $1066 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $82 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $95 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $174 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $210 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $25 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $130 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $33 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $28 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $16 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $55 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $26 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $54 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $15 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $57 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $37 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $32 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
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. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |