Budapest vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Panama City

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Population 1,768,073 144,900 731,387 2,427,000 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English High High Low Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December May - September January - April, December December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $922 $1293 $2359
Rent $499 $678 $400 $732 $1036
Groceries $108 $157 $91 $87 $236
Dining out $202 $261 $151 $131 $371
Cafe $29 $56 $21 $18 $43
Coworking space $120 $209 $79 $96 $157
Mobile internet $9 $35 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $36 $63 $5 $21 $12
Taxis $27 $42 $12 $14 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $16 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $13 $8 $35
Museums and sights $7 $8 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $110 $43 $73 $117
Gym $37 $107 $22 $15 $37
Yoga $48 $105 $30 $54 $163
Massage $26 $54 $27 $20 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow