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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | November - April | February - May | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $974 | $959 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $274 | $316 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $169 | $161 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $108 | $128 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $60 | $15 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $20 | $15 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $8 | $6 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $62 | $74 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $41 | $34 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $55 | $71 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Grab | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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. | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |