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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Moderate High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December June - October March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1167 $1806 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $480 $615 $503 $780 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $82 $114 $151 $158 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $174 $165 $134 $240 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $22 $38 $39 $53 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $77 $133 $72 $175 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $11 $7 $4 $24 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $23 $21 $20 $61 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $28 $9 $13 $33 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $19 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $3 $19 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $29 $4 $35 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $45 $89 $50 $93 $118 $66
Gym $15 $30 $57 $56 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $57 $59 $57 $66 $112 $87 $87
Massage $37 $31 $21 $37 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow