Bangkok vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Mexico City

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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Low Low High High Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1230 $1321 $1867
Rent $616 $480 $499 $844 $778
Groceries $191 $82 $108 $98 $281
Dining out $168 $174 $202 $121 $182
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $25 $49
Coworking space $127 $77 $120 $95 $159
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $11 $25
Public transportation $32 $23 $36 $9 $11
Taxis $19 $28 $27 $9 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $14 $24
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $24 $24 $81
Museums and sights $21 $7 $7 $4 $20
Nightlife $50 $46 $43 $23 $64
Gym $96 $15 $37 $14 $69
Yoga $98 $57 $48 $19 $65
Massage $11 $37 $26 $10 $51
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow