Bangkok vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Seoul

Bangkok 🇹🇭
Remove
Budapest 🇭🇺
Remove
Hanoi 🇻🇳
Remove
Medellin 🇨🇴
Remove
Panama City 🇵🇦
Remove
Seoul 🇰🇷
Remove
Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 880,691 9,963,452
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Low High Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December December - April March - May, September - November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1167 $1293 $2359 $2184
Rent $616 $499 $503 $732 $1036 $797
Groceries $191 $108 $151 $87 $236 $356
Dining out $168 $202 $134 $131 $371 $211
Cafe $45 $29 $39 $18 $43 $69
Coworking space $127 $120 $72 $96 $157 $222
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $21 $40
Public transportation $32 $36 $20 $21 $12 $40
Taxis $19 $27 $13 $14 $48 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $0 $13
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $3 $8 $35 $39
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $9 $9 $6
Nightlife $50 $43 $89 $73 $117 $93
Gym $96 $37 $57 $15 $37 $69
Yoga $98 $48 $57 $54 $163 $112
Massage $11 $26 $21 $20 $75 $75
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow