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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 144,900 880,691 259,453
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Greek Spanish Spanish
Level of English Low High High Moderate High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, October - December December - April January - May, October - December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere 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 $1167 $1959 $2359 $2143
Rent $480 $499 $844 $503 $678 $1036 $923
Groceries $82 $108 $98 $151 $157 $236 $127
Dining out $174 $202 $121 $134 $261 $371 $207
Cafe $22 $29 $25 $39 $56 $43 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $72 $209 $157 $160
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $4 $35 $21 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $9 $20 $63 $12 $17
Taxis $28 $27 $9 $13 $42 $48 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $45 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $24 $3 $28 $35 $97
Museums and sights $7 $7 $4 $4 $8 $9 $217
Nightlife $46 $43 $23 $89 $110 $117 $77
Gym $15 $37 $14 $57 $107 $37 $42
Yoga $57 $48 $19 $57 $105 $163 $54
Massage $37 $26 $10 $21 $54 $75 $101
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Telcel, 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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow