Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |