Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 259,453 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | January - May, October - December | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $2143 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $503 | $923 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $151 | $127 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $134 | $207 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $39 | $42 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $160 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $17 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $13 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $49 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $97 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $217 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $77 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $57 | $42 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $57 | $54 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $21 | $101 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | N/A | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |