Bogota vs Bucharest vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs New York City vs Prague

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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 6,578,0179 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Low High Moderate Moderate Very high High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December March - May, September - November April - June, September - November June - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1167 $2498 $5431 $1806
Rent $480 $615 $503 $1174 $2891 $780
Groceries $82 $114 $151 $175 $383 $158
Dining out $174 $165 $134 $313 $656 $240
Cafe $22 $38 $39 $51 $72 $53
Coworking space $77 $133 $72 $196 $326 $175
Mobile internet $11 $7 $4 $10 $45 $24
Public transportation $23 $21 $20 $78 $220 $61
Taxis $28 $9 $13 $44 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $0 $49 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $3 $54 $100 $19
Museums and sights $7 $29 $4 $20 $74 $35
Nightlife $46 $45 $89 $82 $195 $50
Gym $15 $30 $57 $44 $55 $56
Yoga $57 $59 $57 $142 $197 $66
Massage $37 $31 $21 $64 $109 $37
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
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