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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September - November | December - April |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $5431 | $2359 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $2891 | $1036 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $383 | $236 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $656 | $371 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $72 | $43 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $326 | $157 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $220 | $12 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $78 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $30 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $100 | $35 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $195 | $117 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $55 | $37 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $197 | $163 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer |
| Tap water | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow |