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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | May - September | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1321 | $1867 | $2359 | $1759 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $499 | $844 | $778 | $1036 | $717 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $108 | $98 | $281 | $236 | $148 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $202 | $121 | $182 | $371 | $280 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $29 | $25 | $49 | $43 | $45 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $95 | $159 | $157 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $11 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $9 | $11 | $12 | $95 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $9 | $9 | $48 | $25 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $14 | $24 | $0 | $10 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $24 | $81 | $35 | $45 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $23 | $64 | $117 | $66 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $37 | $14 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $48 | $19 | $65 | $163 | $82 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $26 | $10 | $51 | $75 | $48 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, 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) | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |