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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 2,427,000 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Low Low Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December April - June, September and October January - April, December May - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $1167 $659 $1293 $1363 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $844 $503 $354 $732 $658 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $151 $44 $87 $150 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $134 $81 $131 $10 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $39 $18 $18 $28 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $72 $49 $96 $106 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $3 $16 $3 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $20 $6 $21 $53 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $13 $6 $14 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $2 $0 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $3 $11 $8 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $4 $15 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $89 $22 $73 $118 $66
Gym $15 $37 $14 $57 $9 $15 $72 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $57 $23 $54 $87 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $21 $15 $20 $10 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Telkomsel, XL Axiata 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill 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, GoViet BiTaksi EasyTaxi Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow