Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Panama City

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 880,691
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Thai Spanish
Level of English Low High High Low Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December November - April December - April
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $974 $2359
Rent $480 $499 $844 $274 $1036
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $169 $236
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $108 $371
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $45 $43
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $95 $157
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $11 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $60 $12
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $20 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $10 $0
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $8 $35
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $8 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $62 $117
Gym $15 $37 $14 $41 $37
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $55 $163
Massage $37 $26 $10 $10 $75
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water 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. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. 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 Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua 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. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow