Bogota vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Valencia

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Thai Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Low Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $974 $1293 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $274 $732 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $169 $87 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $108 $131 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $45 $18 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $96 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $16 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $60 $21 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $20 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $8 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $62 $73 $66
Gym $15 $37 $41 $15 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $55 $54 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $20 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo 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, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow