Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs Panama City

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 6,578,0179 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
Level of English High High Low Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September - November December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
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 Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $2498 $2359
Rent $499 $844 $316 $503 $1174 $1036
Groceries $108 $98 $161 $151 $175 $236
Dining out $202 $121 $128 $134 $313 $371
Cafe $29 $25 $35 $39 $51 $43
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $72 $196 $157
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $4 $10 $21
Public transportation $36 $9 $15 $20 $78 $12
Taxis $27 $9 $15 $13 $44 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $0 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $6 $3 $54 $35
Museums and sights $7 $4 $2 $4 $20 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $74 $89 $82 $117
Gym $37 $14 $34 $57 $44 $37
Yoga $48 $19 $71 $57 $142 $163
Massage $26 $10 $10 $21 $64 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar
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%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
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 Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow