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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1167 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $503 | $778 | $780 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $151 | $281 | $158 | $95 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $134 | $182 | $240 | $210 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $39 | $49 | $53 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $72 | $159 | $175 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $4 | $25 | $24 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $20 | $11 | $61 | $33 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $13 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $0 | $24 | $19 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $3 | $81 | $19 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $35 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $89 | $64 | $50 | $54 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $57 | $65 | $66 | $40 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $21 | $51 | $37 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |