Bogota ๐จ๐ด
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $480 | $316 | $354 | $923 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $82 | $161 | $44 | $127 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $174 | $128 | $81 | $207 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $22 | $35 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $49 | $160 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $6 | $17 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $28 | $15 | $6 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $11 | $97 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $22 | $77 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $15 | $34 | $9 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $57 | $71 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $15 | $101 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
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 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, buรฑuelos, patacones, tรฉ de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |