Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs New York City vs Panama City

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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,323,340 880,691
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very high Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September - November December - April
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $959 $5431 $2359
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $316 $2891 $1036
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $161 $383 $236
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $128 $656 $371
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $35 $72 $43
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $88 $326 $157
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $4 $45 $21
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $15 $220 $12
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $15 $78 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $30 $0
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $6 $100 $35
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $2 $74 $9
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $74 $195 $117
Gym $62 $15 $37 $34 $55 $37
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $71 $197 $163
Massage $89 $37 $26 $10 $109 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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.
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow