Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Tbilisi

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 4,617,560 8,053,663 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Georgian
Level of English Low High High Very high Moderate Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January, February, October - December March - June
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $1549 $1167 $1462
Rent $480 $615 $499 $618 $503 $752
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $129 $151 $112
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $269 $134 $169
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $32 $39 $45
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $151 $72 $125
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $27 $4 $4
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $55 $20 $8
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $21 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $49 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $19 $3 $21
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $15 $4 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $43 $89 $53
Gym $15 $30 $37 $36 $57 $33
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $56 $57 $37
Massage $37 $31 $26 $30 $21 $53
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom 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 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 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, Bolt 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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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 Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow 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 día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets 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 24 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow