Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Medellin vs New York City

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Low High High Low Very high
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November January - April, December April - June, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $1293 $5431
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $732 $2891
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $87 $383
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $131 $656
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $18 $72
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $96 $326
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $16 $45
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $21 $220
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $14 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $8 $100
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $9 $74
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $73 $195
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $15 $55
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $54 $197
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $20 $109
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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 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 Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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 Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow