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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | 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 - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | USD - US Dollar ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $5431 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $2891 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $383 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $656 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $72 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $326 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $45 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $220 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $78 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $30 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $100 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $74 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $195 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $55 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $197 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $109 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | 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 | 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 | 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, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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. | 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 dÃa. 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 | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |