Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $503 | $354 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $151 | $44 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $134 | $81 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $39 | $18 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $49 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $6 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $13 | $6 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $11 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $22 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $57 | $9 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $57 | $23 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $21 | $15 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | 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 | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |