Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | December - April |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | 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. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $2359 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $503 | $1036 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $151 | $236 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $134 | $371 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $39 | $43 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $72 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $4 | $21 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $20 | $12 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $13 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $117 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $57 | $37 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $57 | $163 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $21 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. |
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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |