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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $5431 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $844 $316 $503 $2891 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $161 $151 $383 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $128 $134 $656 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $35 $39 $72 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $88 $72 $326 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $4 $45 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $15 $20 $220 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $15 $13 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $6 $3 $100 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $2 $4 $74 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $74 $89 $195 $66
Gym $15 $37 $14 $34 $57 $55 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $71 $57 $197 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $10 $21 $109 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow