Bogota 🇨🇴
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 10,978,360 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | December - April | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June | May - October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $2498 | $2359 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 | $1363 |
Rent | $480 | $1174 | $1036 | $780 | $567 | $752 | $658 |
Groceries | $82 | $175 | $236 | $158 | $10 | $112 | $150 |
Dining out | $174 | $313 | $371 | $240 | $227 | $169 | $10 |
Cafe | $22 | $51 | $43 | $53 | $27 | $45 | $28 |
Coworking space | $77 | $196 | $157 | $175 | $140 | $125 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $4 | $3 |
Public transportation | $23 | $78 | $12 | $61 | $30 | $8 | $53 |
Taxis | $28 | $44 | $48 | $33 | $12 | $14 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $40 | $27 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $54 | $35 | $19 | $18 | $21 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $12 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $82 | $117 | $50 | $82 | $53 | $118 |
Gym | $15 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $23 | $33 | $72 |
Yoga | $57 | $142 | $163 | $66 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $64 | $75 | $37 | $29 | $53 | $10 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |