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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | December - April | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $2359 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $503 | $1036 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $151 | $236 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $134 | $371 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $39 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $72 | $157 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $20 | $12 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $13 | $48 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $3 | $35 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $89 | $117 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $57 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $57 | $163 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $75 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |