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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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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
| 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) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| 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 | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |