Bogota vs Budapest vs Medellin vs Seoul vs Valencia

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,427,000 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1293 $2184 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $732 $797 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $87 $356 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $131 $211 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $18 $69 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $96 $222 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $16 $40 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $21 $40 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $14 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $9 $6 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $73 $93 $66
Gym $15 $37 $15 $69 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $54 $112 $87
Massage $37 $26 $20 $75 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow