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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $618 | $1174 | $778 | $780 | $1066 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $129 | $175 | $281 | $158 | $95 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $269 | $313 | $182 | $240 | $210 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $32 | $51 | $49 | $53 | $25 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $151 | $196 | $159 | $175 | $130 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $27 | $10 | $25 | $24 | $7 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $55 | $78 | $11 | $61 | $33 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $21 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $81 | $19 | $55 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $64 | $50 | $54 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $36 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $31 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $56 | $142 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $30 | $64 | $51 | $37 | $32 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |