Bogota vs Bucharest vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul

Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Bucharest ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,166,978 8,323,340 880,691 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Thai English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low High Low Very high Low Very High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October November - April April - June, September - November December - April May - September March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $974 $5431 $2359 $1759 $2184
Rent $480 $615 $274 $2891 $1036 $717 $797
Groceries $82 $114 $169 $383 $236 $148 $356
Dining out $174 $165 $108 $656 $371 $280 $211
Cafe $22 $38 $45 $72 $43 $45 $69
Coworking space $77 $133 $95 $326 $157 $96 $222
Mobile internet $11 $7 $11 $45 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $23 $21 $60 $220 $12 $95 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $20 $78 $48 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $10 $30 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $8 $100 $35 $45 $39
Museums and sights $7 $29 $8 $74 $9 $24 $6
Nightlife $46 $45 $62 $195 $117 $66 $93
Gym $15 $30 $41 $55 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $55 $197 $163 $82 $112
Massage $37 $31 $10 $109 $75 $48 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Sarmale, mฤƒmฤƒligฤƒ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤƒ de burtฤƒ, covrig, papanasi Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow