Bogota 🇨🇴
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |