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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1167 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $503 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $151 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $134 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $39 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $72 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $20 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $13 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $3 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $89 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $57 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $57 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |