Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Panama City

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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 10,978,360 1,768,073 880,691
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Spanish Hungarian Spanish
Level of English Low High Low High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November December - April
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1097 $1230 $2359
Rent $616 $932 $480 $499 $1036
Groceries $191 $121 $82 $108 $236
Dining out $168 $403 $174 $202 $371
Cafe $45 $45 $22 $29 $43
Coworking space $127 $213 $77 $120 $157
Mobile internet $23 $10 $11 $9 $21
Public transportation $32 $127 $23 $36 $12
Taxis $19 $48 $28 $27 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $17 $13 $0
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $22 $24 $35
Museums and sights $21 $33 $7 $7 $9
Nightlife $50 $112 $46 $43 $117
Gym $96 $81 $15 $37 $37
Yoga $98 $93 $57 $48 $163
Massage $11 $59 $37 $26 $75
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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. 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 Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow