Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Buenos Aires ๐ฆ๐ท
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $922 | $2498 | $2359 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $503 | $400 | $1174 | $1036 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $151 | $91 | $175 | $236 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $134 | $151 | $313 | $371 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $39 | $21 | $51 | $43 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $79 | $196 | $157 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $20 | $5 | $78 | $12 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $13 | $12 | $44 | $48 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $54 | $35 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $89 | $43 | $82 | $117 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $57 | $22 | $44 | $37 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $57 | $30 | $142 | $163 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |