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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | December - April | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $2359 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $1036 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $236 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $371 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $43 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $157 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $12 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $48 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $35 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $117 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $163 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $75 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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. | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |