Bangkok vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Panama City

Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 5,680,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 880,691
Official language(s) Thai Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Low Low High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November December - April
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1867 $2359
Rent $616 $480 $499 $503 $778 $1036
Groceries $191 $82 $108 $151 $281 $236
Dining out $168 $174 $202 $134 $182 $371
Cafe $45 $22 $29 $39 $49 $43
Coworking space $127 $77 $120 $72 $159 $157
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $25 $21
Public transportation $32 $23 $36 $20 $11 $12
Taxis $19 $28 $27 $13 $9 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $24 $0
Sport and cultural events $46 $22 $24 $3 $81 $35
Museums and sights $21 $7 $7 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $50 $46 $43 $89 $64 $117
Gym $96 $15 $37 $57 $69 $37
Yoga $98 $57 $48 $57 $65 $163
Massage $11 $37 $26 $21 $51 $75
SIM card options AIS Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Grab Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow