Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs New York City vs Panama City vs Prague

Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,323,340 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish Czech
Level of English Very high Low High Very high Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September - November December - April June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $5431 $2359 $1806
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $2891 $1036 $780
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $383 $236 $158
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $656 $371 $240
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $72 $43 $53
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $326 $157 $175
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $45 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $220 $12 $61
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $78 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $30 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $100 $35 $19
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $74 $9 $35
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $195 $117 $50
Gym $62 $15 $37 $55 $37 $56
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $197 $163 $66
Massage $89 $37 $26 $109 $75 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow