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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $844 | $503 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $98 | $151 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $121 | $134 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $25 | $39 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $24 | $3 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $4 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $23 | $89 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $14 | $57 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $19 | $57 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |