Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Madrid vs Panama City vs Seoul

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 6,578,0179 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Low High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, September - November December - April March - May, September - November
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $2498 $2359 $2184
Rent $480 $615 $499 $1174 $1036 $797
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $175 $236 $356
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $313 $371 $211
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $51 $43 $69
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $196 $157 $222
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $10 $21 $40
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $78 $12 $40
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $44 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $49 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $54 $35 $39
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $20 $9 $6
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $82 $117 $93
Gym $15 $30 $37 $44 $37 $69
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $142 $163 $112
Massage $37 $31 $26 $64 $75 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow