Bogota vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

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Population 10,978,360 2,900,000 1,125,316 259,453 1,305,737 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Czech Portuguese Korean
Level of English Low High Low Moderate High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December September - December February - May January - May, October - December June - October January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1321 $959 $2143 $1806 $1833 $2184
Rent $480 $844 $316 $923 $780 $1066 $797
Groceries $82 $98 $161 $127 $158 $95 $356
Dining out $174 $121 $128 $207 $240 $210 $211
Cafe $22 $25 $35 $42 $53 $25 $69
Coworking space $77 $95 $88 $160 $175 $130 $222
Mobile internet $11 $11 $4 $21 $24 $7 $40
Public transportation $23 $9 $15 $17 $61 $33 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $15 $9 $33 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $14 $0 $49 $19 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $6 $97 $19 $55 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $2 $217 $35 $26 $6
Nightlife $46 $23 $74 $77 $50 $54 $93
Gym $15 $14 $34 $42 $56 $31 $69
Yoga $57 $19 $71 $54 $66 $40 $112
Massage $37 $10 $10 $101 $37 $32 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab N/A Uber, Liftago Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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! Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés 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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow