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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $44 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $81 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $18 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $49 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $6 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $2 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $11 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $22 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $9 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $23 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $15 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | 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 | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |