Bangkok vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 880,691 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Low High Moderate Low Very High Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December December - April May - September January - March, December
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1167 $2359 $1759 $1833
Rent $616 $499 $503 $1036 $717 $1066
Groceries $191 $108 $151 $236 $148 $95
Dining out $168 $202 $134 $371 $280 $210
Cafe $45 $29 $39 $43 $45 $25
Coworking space $127 $120 $72 $157 $96 $130
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $21 $21 $7
Public transportation $32 $36 $20 $12 $95 $33
Taxis $19 $27 $13 $48 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $3 $35 $45 $55
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $9 $24 $26
Nightlife $50 $43 $89 $117 $66 $54
Gym $96 $37 $57 $37 $56 $31
Yoga $98 $48 $57 $163 $82 $40
Massage $11 $26 $21 $75 $48 $32
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
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%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
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