Bogota vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Valencia

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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 144,900 2,427,000 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Greek Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, October - December January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1959 $1293 $1867 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $678 $732 $778 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $157 $87 $281 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $261 $131 $182 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $56 $18 $49 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $209 $96 $159 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $35 $16 $25 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $63 $21 $11 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $42 $14 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $45 $0 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $28 $8 $81 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $9 $20 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $110 $73 $64 $66
Gym $15 $37 $107 $15 $69 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $105 $54 $65 $87
Massage $37 $26 $54 $20 $51 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar 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% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi EasyTaxi Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow