Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Lviv vs Panama City

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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 517,000 731,387 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Portuguese Ukrainian Spanish
Level of English High Low Very high Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September, October May - September December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1984 $922 $2359
Rent $499 $274 $965 $400 $1036
Groceries $108 $169 $136 $91 $236
Dining out $202 $108 $271 $151 $371
Cafe $29 $45 $37 $21 $43
Coworking space $120 $95 $164 $79 $157
Mobile internet $9 $11 $24 $4 $21
Public transportation $36 $60 $63 $5 $12
Taxis $27 $20 $27 $12 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $18 $16 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $29 $13 $35
Museums and sights $7 $8 $24 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $47 $43 $117
Gym $37 $41 $65 $22 $37
Yoga $48 $55 $65 $30 $163
Massage $26 $10 $50 $27 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Uklon Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow