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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 8,323,340 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese English (de facto) Bulgarian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Very high High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December April - June, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $1167 $5431 $1289
Rent $480 $499 $844 $503 $2891 $567
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $151 $383 $10
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $134 $656 $227
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $39 $72 $27
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $72 $326 $140
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $45 $10
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $20 $220 $30
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $13 $78 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $30 $40
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $3 $100 $18
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $4 $74 $12
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $89 $195 $82
Gym $15 $37 $14 $57 $55 $23
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $57 $197 $62
Massage $37 $26 $10 $21 $109 $29
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow