Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Turkish | Greek | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | 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 | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $5431 | $2359 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $354 | $678 | $2891 | $1036 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $44 | $157 | $383 | $236 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $81 | $261 | $656 | $371 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $18 | $56 | $72 | $43 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $326 | $157 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $21 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $220 | $12 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $6 | $42 | $78 | $48 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $2 | $45 | $30 | $0 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $11 | $28 | $100 | $35 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $15 | $8 | $74 | $9 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $22 | $110 | $195 | $117 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $9 | $107 | $55 | $37 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $23 | $105 | $197 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $109 | $75 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |