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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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | 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) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $274 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $169 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $108 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $45 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $20 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $41 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $55 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
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. | 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). | 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. | 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. |
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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
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 | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |