Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $974 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $274 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $169 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $108 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $45 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $60 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $20 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $8 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $8 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $41 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $55 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | 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, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |