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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Spanish | Korean |
| 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) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1293 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $732 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $87 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $131 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $18 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $16 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $73 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $15 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $54 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $20 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | 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 | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |