Bogota vs Da Nang vs Medellin vs Sofia

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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
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Population 10,978,360 1,125,316 2,427,000 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Low Low Low High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit January - March, December February - May January - April, December April-June, September-October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) COP - Colombian Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $959 $1293 $1289
Rent $480 $316 $732 $567
Groceries $82 $161 $87 $10
Dining out $174 $128 $131 $227
Cafe $22 $35 $18 $27
Coworking space $77 $88 $96 $140
Mobile internet $11 $4 $16 $10
Public transportation $23 $15 $21 $30
Taxis $28 $15 $14 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $0 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $22 $6 $8 $18
Museums and sights $7 $2 $9 $12
Nightlife $46 $74 $73 $82
Gym $15 $34 $15 $23
Yoga $57 $71 $54 $62
Massage $37 $10 $20 $29
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Grab EasyTaxi TaxiMe, TaxiStars
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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menรบ del dรญa. Community markets and sports bars. Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow