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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $2498 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $354 | $1174 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $44 | $175 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $81 | $313 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $18 | $51 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $49 | $196 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $10 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $6 | $78 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $6 | $44 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $11 | $54 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $22 | $82 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $23 | $142 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $64 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |