Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 880,691 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | December - April | May - September | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $2359 | $1759 | $1833 | $2184 |
Rent | $499 | $678 | $1036 | $717 | $1066 | $797 |
Groceries | $108 | $157 | $236 | $148 | $95 | $356 |
Dining out | $202 | $261 | $371 | $280 | $210 | $211 |
Cafe | $29 | $56 | $43 | $45 | $25 | $69 |
Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $157 | $96 | $130 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $21 | $21 | $7 | $40 |
Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $12 | $95 | $33 | $40 |
Taxis | $27 | $42 | $48 | $25 | $14 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $35 | $45 | $55 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $24 | $26 | $6 |
Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $117 | $66 | $54 | $93 |
Gym | $37 | $107 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
Yoga | $48 | $105 | $163 | $82 | $40 | $112 |
Massage | $26 | $54 | $75 | $48 | $32 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |