|
Bogota 🇨🇴
|
Bucharest 🇷🇴
|
Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
|
Istanbul 🇹🇷
|
Mexico City 🇲🇽
|
Panama City 🇵🇦
|
Sofia 🇧🇬
|
|
| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 dÃa. 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |