Bogota vs Budapest vs Prague vs Seoul vs Sofia vs Valencia

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Czech Korean Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Moderate High Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November June - October March - May, September - November April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1806 $2184 $1289 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $780 $797 $567 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $158 $356 $10 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $240 $211 $227 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $53 $69 $27 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $175 $222 $140 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $24 $40 $10 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $61 $40 $30 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $33 $41 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $19 $13 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $19 $39 $18 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $35 $6 $12 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $50 $93 $82 $66
Gym $15 $37 $56 $69 $23 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $66 $112 $62 $87
Massage $37 $26 $37 $75 $29 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
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 bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow