Bogota vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Madrid vs Panama City vs Porto vs Ubud

Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,166,978 6,578,0179 880,691 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Thai Spanish Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low High Low Moderate Low Very High Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September - November December - April May - September May - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $974 $2498 $2359 $1759 $1363
Rent $480 $499 $274 $1174 $1036 $717 $658
Groceries $82 $108 $169 $175 $236 $148 $150
Dining out $174 $202 $108 $313 $371 $280 $10
Cafe $22 $29 $45 $51 $43 $45 $28
Coworking space $77 $120 $95 $196 $157 $96 $106
Mobile internet $11 $9 $11 $10 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $23 $36 $60 $78 $12 $95 $53
Taxis $28 $27 $20 $44 $48 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $10 $49 $0 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $8 $54 $35 $45 $14
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $20 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $46 $43 $62 $82 $117 $66 $118
Gym $15 $37 $41 $44 $37 $56 $72
Yoga $57 $48 $55 $142 $163 $82 $87
Massage $37 $26 $10 $64 $75 $48 $10
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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, not customary or expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow