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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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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| 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 in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $618 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $129 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $269 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $32 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $151 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $27 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $55 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $19 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $36 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $56 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $30 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |