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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | January - April, December |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $1293 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $503 | $732 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $151 | $87 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $134 | $131 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $72 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $20 | $21 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $13 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $3 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $89 | $73 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $57 | $15 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $57 | $54 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $20 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo |
| 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%. | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |