Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | November - April | March - May, October - December | December - April | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
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 |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $974 | $1959 | $2359 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $274 | $678 | $1036 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $169 | $157 | $236 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $108 | $261 | $371 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $45 | $56 | $43 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $95 | $209 | $157 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $60 | $63 | $12 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $48 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $10 | $45 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $28 | $35 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $8 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $62 | $110 | $117 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $41 | $107 | $37 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $55 | $105 | $163 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $75 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |