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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $2498 | $5431 | $1759 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $1174 | $2891 | $717 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $175 | $383 | $148 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $313 | $656 | $280 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $51 | $72 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $196 | $326 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $78 | $220 | $95 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $30 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $54 | $100 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $82 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $44 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $142 | $197 | $82 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $64 | $109 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |