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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | December - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1984 | $1867 | $2359 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $965 | $778 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $136 | $281 | $236 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $271 | $182 | $371 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $37 | $49 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $164 | $159 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $24 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $63 | $11 | $12 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $27 | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $18 | $24 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $29 | $81 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $24 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $47 | $64 | $117 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $65 | $69 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $65 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $50 | $51 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |