Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | 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 almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | 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%. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |