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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1549 | $959 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $618 | $316 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $129 | $161 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $269 | $128 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $32 | $35 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $151 | $88 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $27 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $55 | $15 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $21 | $15 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $19 | $6 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $15 | $2 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $43 | $74 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $36 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $56 | $71 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $30 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. |
| 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca |
| 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow |