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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Very high Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $1867 $5431 $2359 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $844 $778 $2891 $1036 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $281 $383 $236 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $182 $656 $371 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $49 $72 $43 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $159 $326 $157 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $25 $45 $21 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $11 $220 $12 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $9 $78 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $24 $30 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $81 $100 $35 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $20 $74 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $64 $195 $117 $66
Gym $15 $37 $14 $69 $55 $37 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $65 $197 $163 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $51 $109 $75 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 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) Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow