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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $797 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $236 | $127 | $356 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $371 | $207 | $211 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $69 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $157 | $160 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $12 | $17 | $40 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $48 | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $35 | $97 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $6 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $117 | $77 | $93 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $37 | $42 | $69 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $163 | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $75 | $101 | $75 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |