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Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $778 | $1036 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $281 | $236 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $182 | $371 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $49 | $43 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $159 | $157 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $25 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $11 | $12 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $9 | $48 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $24 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $81 | $35 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $64 | $117 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $69 | $37 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $65 | $163 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | 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. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |