Budapest vs Larnaca vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Seoul

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 1,768,073 144,900 880,691 259,453 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Spanish Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December December - April January - May, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $2359 $2143 $1759 $2184
Rent $499 $678 $1036 $923 $717 $797
Groceries $108 $157 $236 $127 $148 $356
Dining out $202 $261 $371 $207 $280 $211
Cafe $29 $56 $43 $42 $45 $69
Coworking space $120 $209 $157 $160 $96 $222
Mobile internet $9 $35 $21 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $63 $12 $17 $95 $40
Taxis $27 $42 $48 $9 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $0 $49 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $35 $97 $45 $39
Museums and sights $7 $8 $9 $217 $24 $6
Nightlife $43 $110 $117 $77 $66 $93
Gym $37 $107 $37 $42 $56 $69
Yoga $48 $105 $163 $54 $82 $112
Massage $26 $54 $75 $101 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow