Bucharest vs Budapest vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul vs Valencia

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 880,691 237,559 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Very High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November December - April May - September March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $2359 $1759 $2184 $1976
Rent $615 $499 $1036 $717 $797 $869
Groceries $114 $108 $236 $148 $356 $146
Dining out $165 $202 $371 $280 $211 $292
Cafe $38 $29 $43 $45 $69 $42
Coworking space $133 $120 $157 $96 $222 $152
Mobile internet $7 $9 $21 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $21 $36 $12 $95 $40 $38
Taxis $9 $27 $48 $25 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $10 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $35 $45 $39 $73
Museums and sights $29 $7 $9 $24 $6 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $117 $66 $93 $66
Gym $30 $37 $37 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $59 $48 $163 $82 $112 $87
Massage $31 $26 $75 $48 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow