Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Madrid vs New York City vs Panama City

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 6,578,0179 8,323,340 880,691
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English Low High High Moderate Very high Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September - November April - June, September - November December - April
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $2498 $5431 $2359
Rent $480 $615 $499 $1174 $2891 $1036
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $175 $383 $236
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $313 $656 $371
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $51 $72 $43
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $196 $326 $157
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $10 $45 $21
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $78 $220 $12
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $44 $78 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $49 $30 $0
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $54 $100 $35
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $82 $195 $117
Gym $15 $30 $37 $44 $55 $37
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $142 $197 $163
Massage $37 $31 $26 $64 $109 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar
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 Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine.
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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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 Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow