Bucharest vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Panama City

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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 880,691
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Spanish
Level of English High High Low High Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December December - April
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $959 $1959 $2359
Rent $615 $499 $316 $678 $1036
Groceries $114 $108 $161 $157 $236
Dining out $165 $202 $128 $261 $371
Cafe $38 $29 $35 $56 $43
Coworking space $133 $120 $88 $209 $157
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $35 $21
Public transportation $21 $36 $15 $63 $12
Taxis $9 $27 $15 $42 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $45 $0
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $28 $35
Museums and sights $29 $7 $2 $8 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $74 $110 $117
Gym $30 $37 $34 $107 $37
Yoga $59 $48 $71 $105 $163
Massage $31 $26 $10 $54 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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.
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow