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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | December - April |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $2359 |
| Rent | $480 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $82 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $236 |
| Dining out | $174 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $371 |
| Cafe | $22 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $12 |
| Taxis | $28 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $117 |
| Gym | $15 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $37 |
| Yoga | $57 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $163 |
| Massage | $37 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |