Bangkok vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Seoul

Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Low Low High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1230 $1867 $2359 $2184
Rent $616 $480 $499 $778 $1036 $797
Groceries $191 $82 $108 $281 $236 $356
Dining out $168 $174 $202 $182 $371 $211
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $49 $43 $69
Coworking space $127 $77 $120 $159 $157 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $25 $21 $40
Public transportation $32 $23 $36 $11 $12 $40
Taxis $19 $28 $27 $9 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $24 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $24 $81 $35 $39
Museums and sights $21 $7 $7 $20 $9 $6
Nightlife $50 $46 $43 $64 $117 $93
Gym $96 $15 $37 $69 $37 $69
Yoga $98 $57 $48 $65 $163 $112
Massage $11 $37 $26 $51 $75 $75
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow