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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - March, December | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $2498 | $2359 | $1833 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $1174 | $1036 | $1066 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $175 | $236 | $95 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $313 | $371 | $210 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $51 | $43 | $25 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $196 | $157 | $130 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $10 | $21 | $7 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $78 | $12 | $33 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $44 | $48 | $14 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $54 | $35 | $55 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $117 | $54 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $44 | $37 | $31 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $142 | $163 | $40 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $64 | $75 | $32 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |