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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | High | High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - June |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $1462 |
Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $752 |
Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $112 |
Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $169 |
Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $45 |
Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 |
Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $8 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $53 |
Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $33 |
Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $37 |
Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $53 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 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 | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |