Berlin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Panama City vs Porto

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Very High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November February - May December - April May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $959 $2359 $1759
Rent $939 $499 $316 $1036 $717
Groceries $188 $108 $161 $236 $148
Dining out $271 $202 $128 $371 $280
Cafe $57 $29 $35 $43 $45
Coworking space $174 $120 $88 $157 $96
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $21 $21
Public transportation $88 $36 $15 $12 $95
Taxis $58 $27 $15 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $35 $45
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $9 $24
Nightlife $63 $43 $74 $117 $66
Gym $66 $37 $34 $37 $56
Yoga $99 $48 $71 $163 $82
Massage $56 $26 $10 $75 $48
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow