Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lviv vs Madrid vs Panama City

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 731,387 6,578,0179 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May May - September March - May, September - November December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $922 $2498 $2359
Rent $499 $316 $400 $1174 $1036
Groceries $108 $161 $91 $175 $236
Dining out $202 $128 $151 $313 $371
Cafe $29 $35 $21 $51 $43
Coworking space $120 $88 $79 $196 $157
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $10 $21
Public transportation $36 $15 $5 $78 $12
Taxis $27 $15 $12 $44 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $16 $49 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $13 $54 $35
Museums and sights $7 $2 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $43 $74 $43 $82 $117
Gym $37 $34 $22 $44 $37
Yoga $48 $71 $30 $142 $163
Massage $26 $10 $27 $64 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now 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. 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. 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). Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow