Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Istanbul vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 15,520,000 2,427,000 880,691 6,718,903
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Turkish Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Low Low Low Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April April - June, September and October January - April, December December - April January - March, December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $659 $1293 $2359 $1833
Rent $499 $274 $354 $732 $1036 $1066
Groceries $108 $169 $44 $87 $236 $95
Dining out $202 $108 $81 $131 $371 $210
Cafe $29 $45 $18 $18 $43 $25
Coworking space $120 $95 $49 $96 $157 $130
Mobile internet $9 $11 $3 $16 $21 $7
Public transportation $36 $60 $6 $21 $12 $33
Taxis $27 $20 $6 $14 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $2 $0 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $11 $8 $35 $55
Museums and sights $7 $8 $15 $9 $9 $26
Nightlife $43 $62 $22 $73 $117 $54
Gym $37 $41 $9 $15 $37 $31
Yoga $48 $55 $23 $54 $163 $40
Massage $26 $10 $15 $20 $75 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow