Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 144,900 880,691 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Greek Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High Low High Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April March - May, October - December December - April May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1959 $2359 $1759 $2184
Rent $499 $274 $678 $1036 $717 $797
Groceries $108 $169 $157 $236 $148 $356
Dining out $202 $108 $261 $371 $280 $211
Cafe $29 $45 $56 $43 $45 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $209 $157 $96 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $35 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $60 $63 $12 $95 $40
Taxis $27 $20 $42 $48 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $45 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $28 $35 $45 $39
Museums and sights $7 $8 $8 $9 $24 $6
Nightlife $43 $62 $110 $117 $66 $93
Gym $37 $41 $107 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $48 $55 $105 $163 $82 $112
Massage $26 $10 $54 $75 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow