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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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 | $5431 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $1174 | $2891 | $1036 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $383 | $236 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $313 | $656 | $371 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $51 | $72 | $43 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $196 | $326 | $157 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $45 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $220 | $12 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $44 | $78 | $48 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $30 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $54 | $100 | $35 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $82 | $195 | $117 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $44 | $55 | $37 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $197 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $64 | $109 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |