Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Low High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December December - April March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) 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 $3484 $1097 $1230 $1321 $1167 $2359 $1976
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $844 $503 $1036 $869
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $98 $151 $236 $146
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $121 $134 $371 $292
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $25 $39 $43 $42
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $95 $72 $157 $152
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $11 $4 $21 $16
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $9 $20 $12 $38
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $9 $13 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $14 $0 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $24 $3 $35 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $4 $4 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $23 $89 $117 $66
Gym $62 $15 $37 $14 $57 $37 $34
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $19 $57 $163 $87
Massage $89 $37 $26 $10 $21 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. 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 Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow