Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs New York City

Austin 🇺🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate Low Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1293 $5431
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $503 $732 $2891
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $151 $87 $383
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $134 $131 $656
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $39 $18 $72
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $72 $96 $326
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $4 $16 $45
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $20 $21 $220
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $13 $14 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $3 $8 $100
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $4 $9 $74
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $89 $73 $195
Gym $62 $15 $37 $57 $15 $55
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $57 $54 $197
Massage $89 $37 $26 $21 $20 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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 American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow