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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $2498 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $1174 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $175 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $313 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $51 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $196 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $78 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $44 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $49 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $82 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $44 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $142 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $64 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |