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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $974 $1167 $1293 $1976
Rent $939 $480 $499 $274 $503 $732 $869
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $169 $151 $87 $146
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $108 $134 $131 $292
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $45 $39 $18 $42
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $95 $72 $96 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $11 $4 $16 $16
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $60 $20 $21 $38
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $20 $13 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $10 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $8 $3 $8 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $8 $4 $9 $44
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $62 $89 $73 $66
Gym $66 $15 $37 $41 $57 $15 $34
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $55 $57 $54 $87
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10 $21 $20 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, Orange
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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow