Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs 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) Nội Bài 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 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
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