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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $503 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $151 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $134 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $39 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $72 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $20 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $13 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $3 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $89 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $57 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $57 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | 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%. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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, 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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. 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | 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 | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |