Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1293 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $732 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $87 | $236 | $127 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $131 | $371 | $207 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $43 | $42 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $96 | $157 | $160 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $16 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $21 | $12 | $17 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $14 | $48 | $9 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $0 | $49 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $8 | $35 | $97 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $9 | $217 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $73 | $117 | $77 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $42 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $54 | $163 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $20 | $75 | $101 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |