Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Panama City

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 2,427,000 880,691
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Thai Spanish Spanish
Level of English Low High High Low Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November November - April January - April, December December - April
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $974 $1293 $2359
Rent $480 $615 $499 $274 $732 $1036
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $169 $87 $236
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $108 $131 $371
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $45 $18 $43
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $95 $96 $157
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $11 $16 $21
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $60 $21 $12
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $20 $14 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $10 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $8 $8 $35
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $8 $9 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $62 $73 $117
Gym $15 $30 $37 $41 $15 $37
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $55 $54 $163
Massage $37 $31 $26 $10 $20 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow