Bogota vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Turkish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English Low High Low Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Galeão International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September and October January - March, December March - June
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $659 $1833 $1462
Rent $480 $499 $354 $1066 $752
Groceries $82 $108 $44 $95 $112
Dining out $174 $202 $81 $210 $169
Cafe $22 $29 $18 $25 $45
Coworking space $77 $120 $49 $130 $125
Mobile internet $11 $9 $3 $7 $4
Public transportation $23 $36 $6 $33 $8
Taxis $28 $27 $6 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $2 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $11 $55 $21
Museums and sights $7 $7 $15 $26 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $22 $54 $53
Gym $15 $37 $9 $31 $33
Yoga $57 $48 $23 $40 $37
Massage $37 $26 $15 $32 $53
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt
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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow