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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 15,520,000 144,900 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Greek Spanish Czech
Level of English Low High Moderate Low High Low High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, October - December December - April June - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1167 $659 $1959 $2359 $1806
Rent $480 $499 $503 $354 $678 $1036 $780
Groceries $82 $108 $151 $44 $157 $236 $158
Dining out $174 $202 $134 $81 $261 $371 $240
Cafe $22 $29 $39 $18 $56 $43 $53
Coworking space $77 $120 $72 $49 $209 $157 $175
Mobile internet $11 $9 $4 $3 $35 $21 $24
Public transportation $23 $36 $20 $6 $63 $12 $61
Taxis $28 $27 $13 $6 $42 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $2 $45 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $3 $11 $28 $35 $19
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $15 $8 $9 $35
Nightlife $46 $43 $89 $22 $110 $117 $50
Gym $15 $37 $57 $9 $107 $37 $56
Yoga $57 $48 $57 $23 $105 $163 $66
Massage $37 $26 $21 $15 $54 $75 $37
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet BiTaksi nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. 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!
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow