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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $2498 | $1806 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $1174 | $780 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $175 | $158 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $313 | $240 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $51 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $196 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $10 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $78 | $61 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $44 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $54 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $82 | $50 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $44 | $56 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $142 | $66 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $64 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not 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. | 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! |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |