Budapest vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Sofia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 880,691 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Korean Bulgarian
Level of English High Moderate Low Low Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December December - April March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1293 $2359 $2184 $1289
Rent $499 $503 $732 $1036 $797 $567
Groceries $108 $151 $87 $236 $356 $10
Dining out $202 $134 $131 $371 $211 $227
Cafe $29 $39 $18 $43 $69 $27
Coworking space $120 $72 $96 $157 $222 $140
Mobile internet $9 $4 $16 $21 $40 $10
Public transportation $36 $20 $21 $12 $40 $30
Taxis $27 $13 $14 $48 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $0 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $8 $35 $39 $18
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $9 $6 $12
Nightlife $43 $89 $73 $117 $93 $82
Gym $37 $57 $15 $37 $69 $23
Yoga $48 $57 $54 $163 $112 $62
Massage $26 $21 $20 $75 $75 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 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 Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow