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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Vietnamese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | January, February, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1167 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $503 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $151 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $134 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $39 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $20 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $3 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $4 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $57 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $57 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | 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% 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, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Grab, GoViet | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |