Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Moderate Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1167 $5431 $2184 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $503 $2891 $797 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $151 $383 $356 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $134 $656 $211 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $39 $72 $69 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $72 $326 $222 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $4 $45 $40 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $20 $220 $40 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $13 $78 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $30 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $3 $100 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $74 $6 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $89 $195 $93 $66
Gym $15 $37 $57 $55 $69 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $57 $197 $112 $87
Massage $37 $26 $21 $109 $75 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow