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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |