Bogota vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Panama City vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Bogota ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Panama City ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 10,978,360 1,166,978 8,323,340 880,691 237,559 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Thai English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Low Very high Low Very High Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) 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 April - June, September - November December - April May - September March - June May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $974 $5431 $2359 $1759 $1462 $1363
Rent $480 $274 $2891 $1036 $717 $752 $658
Groceries $82 $169 $383 $236 $148 $112 $150
Dining out $174 $108 $656 $371 $280 $169 $10
Cafe $22 $45 $72 $43 $45 $45 $28
Coworking space $77 $95 $326 $157 $96 $125 $106
Mobile internet $11 $11 $45 $21 $21 $4 $3
Public transportation $23 $60 $220 $12 $95 $8 $53
Taxis $28 $20 $78 $48 $25 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $10 $30 $0 $10 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $8 $100 $35 $45 $21 $14
Museums and sights $7 $8 $74 $9 $24 $9 $9
Nightlife $46 $62 $195 $117 $66 $53 $118
Gym $15 $41 $55 $37 $56 $33 $72
Yoga $57 $55 $197 $163 $82 $37 $87
Massage $37 $10 $109 $75 $48 $53 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon Claro, 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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 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 Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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 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 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 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 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 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow