Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Porto

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 2,427,000 880,691 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Low Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December January - April, December December - April May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1167 $1293 $2359 $1759
Rent $499 $274 $503 $732 $1036 $717
Groceries $108 $169 $151 $87 $236 $148
Dining out $202 $108 $134 $131 $371 $280
Cafe $29 $45 $39 $18 $43 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $96 $157 $96
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $16 $21 $21
Public transportation $36 $60 $20 $21 $12 $95
Taxis $27 $20 $13 $14 $48 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $0 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $3 $8 $35 $45
Museums and sights $7 $8 $4 $9 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $62 $89 $73 $117 $66
Gym $37 $41 $57 $15 $37 $56
Yoga $48 $55 $57 $54 $163 $82
Massage $26 $10 $21 $20 $75 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 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 Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow