Budapest vs Da Nang vs Panama City vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 880,691 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English High Low Low Very High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May December - April May - September January - March, December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $2359 $1759 $1833
Rent $499 $316 $1036 $717 $1066
Groceries $108 $161 $236 $148 $95
Dining out $202 $128 $371 $280 $210
Cafe $29 $35 $43 $45 $25
Coworking space $120 $88 $157 $96 $130
Mobile internet $9 $4 $21 $21 $7
Public transportation $36 $15 $12 $95 $33
Taxis $27 $15 $48 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $35 $45 $55
Museums and sights $7 $2 $9 $24 $26
Nightlife $43 $74 $117 $66 $54
Gym $37 $34 $37 $56 $31
Yoga $48 $71 $163 $82 $40
Massage $26 $10 $75 $48 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow