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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $1959 | $1867 | $2359 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $678 | $778 | $1036 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $157 | $281 | $236 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $261 | $182 | $371 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $56 | $49 | $43 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $209 | $159 | $157 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $35 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $63 | $11 | $12 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $42 | $9 | $48 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $45 | $24 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $28 | $81 | $35 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $110 | $64 | $117 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $107 | $69 | $37 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $105 | $65 | $163 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $51 | $75 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |