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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $659 | $2498 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $316 | $354 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $161 | $44 | $175 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $128 | $81 | $313 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $35 | $18 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $88 | $49 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $3 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $15 | $6 | $78 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $15 | $6 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $2 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $6 | $11 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $2 | $15 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $74 | $22 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $34 | $9 | $44 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $71 | $23 | $142 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $15 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |