Bogota vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs New York City vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 8,323,340 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Turkish English (de facto) Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low High Low Very high Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September and October April - June, September - November March - June May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $659 $5431 $1462 $1363
Rent $480 $499 $354 $2891 $752 $658
Groceries $82 $108 $44 $383 $112 $150
Dining out $174 $202 $81 $656 $169 $10
Cafe $22 $29 $18 $72 $45 $28
Coworking space $77 $120 $49 $326 $125 $106
Mobile internet $11 $9 $3 $45 $4 $3
Public transportation $23 $36 $6 $220 $8 $53
Taxis $28 $27 $6 $78 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $2 $30 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $11 $100 $21 $14
Museums and sights $7 $7 $15 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $22 $195 $53 $118
Gym $15 $37 $9 $55 $33 $72
Yoga $57 $48 $23 $197 $37 $87
Massage $37 $26 $15 $109 $53 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow