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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $2143 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $923 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $127 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $207 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $42 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $160 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $17 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $9 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $49 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $97 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $217 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $77 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $42 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $54 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $101 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | N/A | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |