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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,323,340 1,305,737 1,270,169
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Czech Bulgarian
Level of English Low High High Very high High High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December April - June, September - November June - October April-June, September-October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $5431 $1806 $1289
Rent $480 $499 $844 $2891 $780 $567
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $383 $158 $10
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $656 $240 $227
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $72 $53 $27
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $326 $175 $140
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $45 $24 $10
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $220 $61 $30
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $78 $33 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $30 $19 $40
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $100 $19 $18
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $74 $35 $12
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $195 $50 $82
Gym $15 $37 $14 $55 $56 $23
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $197 $66 $62
Massage $37 $26 $10 $109 $37 $29
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
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 Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow