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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1167 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $503 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $151 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $134 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $39 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $72 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $20 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $3 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $89 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $57 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $57 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet |
| Tap water | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow |