Barcelona vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Tbilisi

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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 880,691 1,108,700
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Georgian
Level of English High High Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December December - April March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere 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
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $959 $1167 $2359 $1462
Rent $932 $499 $316 $503 $1036 $752
Groceries $121 $108 $161 $151 $236 $112
Dining out $403 $202 $128 $134 $371 $169
Cafe $45 $29 $35 $39 $43 $45
Coworking space $213 $120 $88 $72 $157 $125
Mobile internet $10 $9 $4 $4 $21 $4
Public transportation $127 $36 $15 $20 $12 $8
Taxis $48 $27 $15 $13 $48 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $0 $0 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $6 $3 $35 $21
Museums and sights $33 $7 $2 $4 $9 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $74 $89 $117 $53
Gym $81 $37 $34 $57 $37 $33
Yoga $93 $48 $71 $57 $163 $37
Massage $59 $26 $10 $21 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 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 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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. 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.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow