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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 15,520,000 880,691 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Thai Turkish Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low High Low Low Low Very High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April April - June, September and October December - April May - September May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $974 $659 $2359 $1759 $1363
Rent $480 $499 $274 $354 $1036 $717 $658
Groceries $82 $108 $169 $44 $236 $148 $150
Dining out $174 $202 $108 $81 $371 $280 $10
Cafe $22 $29 $45 $18 $43 $45 $28
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $49 $157 $96 $106
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $3 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $23 $36 $60 $6 $12 $95 $53
Taxis $28 $27 $20 $6 $48 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $2 $0 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $11 $35 $45 $14
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $15 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $62 $22 $117 $66 $118
Gym $15 $37 $41 $9 $37 $56 $72
Yoga $57 $48 $55 $23 $163 $82 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $15 $75 $48 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow