Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 880,691 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | December - April | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $2359 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $354 | $1036 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $44 | $236 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $81 | $371 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $18 | $43 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $157 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $21 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $12 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $6 | $48 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $0 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $117 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $9 | $37 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $23 | $163 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $15 | $75 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |