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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | February - May | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $959 | $1759 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $316 | $717 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $161 | $148 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $128 | $280 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $35 | $45 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $88 | $96 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $15 | $95 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $15 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $10 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $6 | $45 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $24 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $74 | $66 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $34 | $56 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $71 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $10 | $48 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |