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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English Low High High Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $1867 $5431 $2143
Rent $480 $499 $844 $778 $2891 $923
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $281 $383 $127
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $182 $656 $207
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $49 $72 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $159 $326 $160
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $25 $45 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $11 $220 $17
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $9 $78 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $24 $30 $49
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $81 $100 $97
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $20 $74 $217
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $64 $195 $77
Gym $15 $37 $14 $69 $55 $42
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $65 $197 $54
Massage $37 $26 $10 $51 $109 $101
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar
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 cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber Uber, Lyft N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow