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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $1867 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $778 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $281 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $182 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $49 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $159 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $11 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $81 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $64 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $65 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $51 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |