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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 880,691 259,453 1,270,169 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish Spanish Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December April-June, September-October May - October March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $2359 $2143 $1289 $1363 $1976
Rent $480 $615 $499 $1036 $923 $567 $658 $869
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $236 $127 $10 $150 $146
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $371 $207 $227 $10 $292
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $43 $42 $27 $28 $42
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $157 $160 $140 $106 $152
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $21 $21 $10 $3 $16
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $12 $17 $30 $53 $38
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $48 $9 $12 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $49 $40 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $35 $97 $18 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $9 $217 $12 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $117 $77 $82 $118 $66
Gym $15 $30 $37 $37 $42 $23 $72 $34
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $163 $54 $62 $87 $87
Massage $37 $31 $26 $75 $101 $29 $10 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow