Budapest vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Panama City

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 517,000 8,850,000 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Portuguese Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Low High Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December March - May, September, October March - May, October, November December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1959 $1984 $1867 $2359
Rent $499 $316 $678 $965 $778 $1036
Groceries $108 $161 $157 $136 $281 $236
Dining out $202 $128 $261 $271 $182 $371
Cafe $29 $35 $56 $37 $49 $43
Coworking space $120 $88 $209 $164 $159 $157
Mobile internet $9 $4 $35 $24 $25 $21
Public transportation $36 $15 $63 $63 $11 $12
Taxis $27 $15 $42 $27 $9 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $45 $18 $24 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $28 $29 $81 $35
Museums and sights $7 $2 $8 $24 $20 $9
Nightlife $43 $74 $110 $47 $64 $117
Gym $37 $34 $107 $65 $69 $37
Yoga $48 $71 $105 $65 $65 $163
Massage $26 $10 $54 $50 $51 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka 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
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. 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
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow