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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $1867 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $778 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $281 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $182 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $159 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $11 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $24 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $81 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $20 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $51 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| 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 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |