Austin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul

Austin 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,900,000 880,691 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November September - December December - April January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (â‚©)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1321 $2359 $2143 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $844 $1036 $923 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $98 $236 $127 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $121 $371 $207 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $25 $43 $42 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $157 $160 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $9 $12 $17 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $48 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $14 $0 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $24 $35 $97 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $9 $217 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $23 $117 $77 $93
Gym $62 $37 $14 $37 $42 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $19 $163 $54 $112
Massage $89 $26 $10 $75 $101 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow