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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $959 $1867
Rent $480 $615 $499 $316 $778
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $161 $281
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $128 $182
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $35 $49
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $88 $159
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $4 $25
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $15 $11
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $15 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $24
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $6 $81
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $2 $20
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $74 $64
Gym $15 $30 $37 $34 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $71 $65
Massage $37 $31 $26 $10 $51
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow