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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |