Bogota vs Budapest vs New York City vs Panama City

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,323,340 880,691
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English Low High Very high Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September - November December - April
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $5431 $2359
Rent $480 $499 $2891 $1036
Groceries $82 $108 $383 $236
Dining out $174 $202 $656 $371
Cafe $22 $29 $72 $43
Coworking space $77 $120 $326 $157
Mobile internet $11 $9 $45 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $220 $12
Taxis $28 $27 $78 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $30 $0
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $100 $35
Museums and sights $7 $7 $74 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $195 $117
Gym $15 $37 $55 $37
Yoga $57 $48 $197 $163
Massage $37 $26 $109 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow