Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $503 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $151 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $134 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $39 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $13 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $57 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $57 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $21 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |