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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | December - April | January - May, October - December | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $2359 | $2143 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $354 | $1036 | $923 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $44 | $236 | $127 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $81 | $371 | $207 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $18 | $43 | $42 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $49 | $157 | $160 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $6 | $12 | $17 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $6 | $48 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $0 | $49 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $35 | $97 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $22 | $117 | $77 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $9 | $37 | $42 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $23 | $163 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $15 | $75 | $101 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |