Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Porto

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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 517,000 8,850,000 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Very high Moderate Low Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September, October March - May, October, November December - April May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1984 $1867 $2359 $1759
Rent $499 $503 $965 $778 $1036 $717
Groceries $108 $151 $136 $281 $236 $148
Dining out $202 $134 $271 $182 $371 $280
Cafe $29 $39 $37 $49 $43 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $164 $159 $157 $96
Mobile internet $9 $4 $24 $25 $21 $21
Public transportation $36 $20 $63 $11 $12 $95
Taxis $27 $13 $27 $9 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $18 $24 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $29 $81 $35 $45
Museums and sights $7 $4 $24 $20 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $89 $47 $64 $117 $66
Gym $37 $57 $65 $69 $37 $56
Yoga $48 $57 $65 $65 $163 $82
Massage $26 $21 $50 $51 $75 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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.
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas 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
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow