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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 6,578,0179 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Low Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $974 $1167 $2498 $1462 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $274 $503 $1174 $752 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $169 $151 $175 $112 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $108 $134 $313 $169 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $45 $39 $51 $45 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $72 $196 $125 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $10 $4 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $60 $20 $78 $8 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $20 $13 $44 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $0 $49 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $3 $54 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $4 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $62 $89 $82 $53 $66
Gym $15 $37 $41 $57 $44 $33 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $55 $57 $142 $37 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $21 $64 $53 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 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 Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Yandex, Bolt 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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! 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 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow