Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Very high |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
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 |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $5431 |
Rent | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $2891 |
Groceries | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $383 |
Dining out | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $656 |
Cafe | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $72 |
Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $45 |
Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $220 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $74 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $195 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $55 |
Yoga | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $197 |
Massage | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $109 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon |
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 |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. |
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. |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. 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 |
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 |