Budapest vs Istanbul vs Madrid vs Panama City vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 15,520,000 6,578,0179 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Turkish Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - May, September - November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $659 $2498 $2359 $1976
Rent $499 $354 $1174 $1036 $869
Groceries $108 $44 $175 $236 $146
Dining out $202 $81 $313 $371 $292
Cafe $29 $18 $51 $43 $42
Coworking space $120 $49 $196 $157 $152
Mobile internet $9 $3 $10 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $6 $78 $12 $38
Taxis $27 $6 $44 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $2 $49 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $11 $54 $35 $73
Museums and sights $7 $15 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $22 $82 $117 $66
Gym $37 $9 $44 $37 $34
Yoga $48 $23 $142 $163 $87
Massage $26 $15 $64 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, Tu Chofer Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow