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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1167 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $499 | $503 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $108 | $151 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $202 | $134 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $29 | $39 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $72 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $20 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $27 | $13 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $3 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $89 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $37 | $57 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $48 | $57 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $26 | $21 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |