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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $959 $1759
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $316 $717
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $161 $148
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $128 $280
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $35 $45
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $88 $96
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $4 $21
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $15 $95
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $15 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $6 $45
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $2 $24
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $74 $66
Gym $62 $15 $37 $34 $56
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $71 $82
Massage $89 $37 $26 $10 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow