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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |