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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| 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%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| 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 | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |