Bogota vs Budapest vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Prague

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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 144,900 880,691 1,305,737
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Greek Spanish Czech
Level of English Low High High Low High
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, October - December December - April June - October
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $1959 $2359 $1806
Rent $480 $499 $678 $1036 $780
Groceries $82 $108 $157 $236 $158
Dining out $174 $202 $261 $371 $240
Cafe $22 $29 $56 $43 $53
Coworking space $77 $120 $209 $157 $175
Mobile internet $11 $9 $35 $21 $24
Public transportation $23 $36 $63 $12 $61
Taxis $28 $27 $42 $48 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $45 $0 $19
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $28 $35 $19
Museums and sights $7 $7 $8 $9 $35
Nightlife $46 $43 $110 $117 $50
Gym $15 $37 $107 $37 $56
Yoga $57 $48 $105 $163 $66
Massage $37 $26 $54 $75 $37
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Liftago
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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!
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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow