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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, September, October | December - April |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $1984 | $2359 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $316 | $965 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $161 | $136 | $236 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $128 | $271 | $371 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $35 | $37 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $12 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $15 | $27 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $18 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $29 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $47 | $117 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $34 | $65 | $37 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $71 | $65 | $163 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
| 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |