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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $959 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $316 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $161 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $128 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $35 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $88 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $15 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $15 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $6 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $2 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $74 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $34 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $71 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $10 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |