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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | December - April | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1293 | $1867 | $2359 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $732 | $778 | $1036 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $87 | $281 | $236 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $131 | $182 | $371 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $18 | $49 | $43 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $159 | $157 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $16 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $11 | $12 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $14 | $9 | $48 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $24 | $0 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $8 | $81 | $35 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $73 | $64 | $117 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $69 | $37 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $54 | $65 | $163 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $20 | $51 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |