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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 15,520,000 2,427,000 880,691 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Turkish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November April - June, September and October January - April, December December - April May - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $659 $1293 $2359 $1363 $1976
Rent $480 $615 $499 $354 $732 $1036 $658 $869
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $44 $87 $236 $150 $146
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $81 $131 $371 $10 $292
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $18 $18 $43 $28 $42
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $49 $96 $157 $106 $152
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $3 $16 $21 $3 $16
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $6 $21 $12 $53 $38
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $6 $14 $48 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $2 $0 $0 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $11 $8 $35 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $15 $9 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $22 $73 $117 $118 $66
Gym $15 $30 $37 $9 $15 $37 $72 $34
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $23 $54 $163 $87 $87
Massage $37 $31 $26 $15 $20 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow