Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Istanbul vs Panama City

Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 15,520,000 880,691
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Turkish Spanish
Level of English Very high Low High Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November April - June, September and October December - April
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $659 $2359
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $354 $1036
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $44 $236
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $81 $371
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $18 $43
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $49 $157
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $3 $21
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $6 $12
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $6 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $2 $0
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $11 $35
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $15 $9
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $22 $117
Gym $62 $15 $37 $9 $37
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $23 $163
Massage $89 $37 $26 $15 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow