Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Valencia

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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December December - April March - June, September, October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $2359 $1976
Rent $480 $499 $844 $316 $503 $1036 $869
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $161 $151 $236 $146
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $128 $134 $371 $292
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $35 $39 $43 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $88 $72 $157 $152
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $4 $21 $16
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $15 $20 $12 $38
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $15 $13 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $6 $3 $35 $73
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $2 $4 $9 $44
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $74 $89 $117 $66
Gym $15 $37 $14 $34 $57 $37 $34
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $71 $57 $163 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $10 $21 $75 $45
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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. 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow