Bangkok vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Valencia

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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low Low High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1976
Rent $616 $480 $499 $503 $869
Groceries $191 $82 $108 $151 $146
Dining out $168 $174 $202 $134 $292
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $39 $42
Coworking space $127 $77 $120 $72 $152
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $16
Public transportation $32 $23 $36 $20 $38
Taxis $19 $28 $27 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $24 $3 $73
Museums and sights $21 $7 $7 $4 $44
Nightlife $50 $46 $43 $89 $66
Gym $96 $15 $37 $57 $34
Yoga $98 $57 $48 $57 $87
Massage $11 $37 $26 $21 $45
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 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%. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan 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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow