Bogota vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

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Population 10,978,360 1,125,316 15,520,000 880,691 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Low Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December February - May April - June, September and October December - April January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $959 $659 $2359 $1833 $1976
Rent $480 $316 $354 $1036 $1066 $869
Groceries $82 $161 $44 $236 $95 $146
Dining out $174 $128 $81 $371 $210 $292
Cafe $22 $35 $18 $43 $25 $42
Coworking space $77 $88 $49 $157 $130 $152
Mobile internet $11 $4 $3 $21 $7 $16
Public transportation $23 $15 $6 $12 $33 $38
Taxis $28 $15 $6 $48 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $2 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $6 $11 $35 $55 $73
Museums and sights $7 $2 $15 $9 $26 $44
Nightlife $46 $74 $22 $117 $54 $66
Gym $15 $34 $9 $37 $31 $34
Yoga $57 $71 $23 $163 $40 $87
Massage $37 $10 $15 $75 $32 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Grab BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow