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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $1984 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $965 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $136 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $271 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $37 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $164 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $24 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $63 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $27 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $18 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $29 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $47 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $65 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $65 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $50 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |