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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $1984 | $1867 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $965 | $778 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $136 | $281 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $271 | $182 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $37 | $49 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $164 | $159 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $25 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $27 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $18 | $24 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $29 | $81 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $47 | $64 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $65 | $69 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $65 | $65 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $50 | $51 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 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 |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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. |
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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |