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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | February - May | January - April, December | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $959 | $1293 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $316 | $732 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $161 | $87 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $128 | $131 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $35 | $18 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $88 | $96 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $15 | $21 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $15 | $14 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $6 | $8 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $2 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $74 | $73 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $34 | $15 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $71 | $54 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $10 | $20 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | Grab | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |