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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1167 | $659 | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $503 | $354 | $732 | $1036 | $923 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $151 | $44 | $87 | $236 | $127 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $134 | $81 | $131 | $371 | $207 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $18 | $43 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $157 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $20 | $6 | $21 | $12 | $17 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $13 | $6 | $14 | $48 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $3 | $11 | $8 | $35 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $89 | $22 | $73 | $117 | $77 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $57 | $9 | $15 | $37 | $42 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $163 | $54 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $20 | $75 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |