Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $959 | $1959 | $1867 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $316 | $678 | $778 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $161 | $157 | $281 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $128 | $261 | $182 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $35 | $56 | $49 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $88 | $209 | $159 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $35 | $25 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $15 | $63 | $11 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $15 | $42 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $45 | $24 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $6 | $28 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $2 | $8 | $20 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $74 | $110 | $64 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $34 | $107 | $69 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $71 | $105 | $65 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $10 | $54 | $51 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
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 | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab | nTaxi | Uber |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow |