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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $2498 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $618 | $1174 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $129 | $175 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $269 | $313 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $32 | $51 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $151 | $196 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $27 | $10 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $55 | $78 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $21 | $44 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $19 | $54 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $43 | $82 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $36 | $44 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $56 | $142 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $30 | $64 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |