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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $959 | $659 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $316 | $354 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $161 | $44 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $128 | $81 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $88 | $49 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $15 | $6 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $15 | $6 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $6 | $11 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $15 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $74 | $22 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $34 | $9 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |