Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |