Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Sofia vs Tbilisi

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 880,691 1,270,169 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Bulgarian Georgian
Level of English High High Moderate Low High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December December - April April-June, September-October March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $2359 $1289 $1462
Rent $499 $844 $503 $1036 $567 $752
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $236 $10 $112
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $371 $227 $169
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $43 $27 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $157 $140 $125
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $21 $10 $4
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $12 $30 $8
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $48 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $0 $40 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $35 $18 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $9 $12 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $117 $82 $53
Gym $37 $14 $57 $37 $23 $33
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $163 $62 $37
Massage $26 $10 $21 $75 $29 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. 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 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow