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Bogota 🇨🇴
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April | March - June |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $2359 | $1462 |
| Rent | $480 | $615 | $499 | $503 | $1036 | $752 |
| Groceries | $82 | $114 | $108 | $151 | $236 | $112 |
| Dining out | $174 | $165 | $202 | $134 | $371 | $169 |
| Cafe | $22 | $38 | $29 | $39 | $43 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $133 | $120 | $72 | $157 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $21 | $36 | $20 | $12 | $8 |
| Taxis | $28 | $9 | $27 | $13 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $35 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $117 | $53 |
| Gym | $15 | $30 | $37 | $57 | $37 | $33 |
| Yoga | $57 | $59 | $48 | $57 | $163 | $37 |
| Massage | $37 | $31 | $26 | $21 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |