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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 880,691 259,453 237,559 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Very High High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December May - September April-June, September-October May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $2359 $2143 $1759 $1289 $1363
Rent $480 $615 $499 $1036 $923 $717 $567 $658
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $236 $127 $148 $10 $150
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $371 $207 $280 $227 $10
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $43 $42 $45 $27 $28
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $157 $160 $96 $140 $106
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $21 $21 $21 $10 $3
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $12 $17 $95 $30 $53
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $48 $9 $25 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $49 $10 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $35 $97 $45 $18 $14
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $9 $217 $24 $12 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $117 $77 $66 $82 $118
Gym $15 $30 $37 $37 $42 $56 $23 $72
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $163 $54 $82 $62 $87
Massage $37 $31 $26 $75 $101 $48 $29 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. 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 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow