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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $1293 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $732 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $87 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $131 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $96 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $16 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $21 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $14 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $8 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $73 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $15 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $54 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $20 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |