Budapest vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Porto vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 880,691 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December December - April May - September March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $2359 $1759 $1976
Rent $499 $732 $1036 $717 $869
Groceries $108 $87 $236 $148 $146
Dining out $202 $131 $371 $280 $292
Cafe $29 $18 $43 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $96 $157 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $16 $21 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $21 $12 $95 $38
Taxis $27 $14 $48 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $35 $45 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $9 $24 $44
Nightlife $43 $73 $117 $66 $66
Gym $37 $15 $37 $56 $34
Yoga $48 $54 $163 $82 $87
Massage $26 $20 $75 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow