Budapest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Rio de Janeiro vs Sofia

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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 259,453 6,718,903 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate Low High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Galeão International Airport Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April January - May, October - December January - March, December April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $2359 $2143 $1833 $1289
Rent $499 $778 $1036 $923 $1066 $567
Groceries $108 $281 $236 $127 $95 $10
Dining out $202 $182 $371 $207 $210 $227
Cafe $29 $49 $43 $42 $25 $27
Coworking space $120 $159 $157 $160 $130 $140
Mobile internet $9 $25 $21 $21 $7 $10
Public transportation $36 $11 $12 $17 $33 $30
Taxis $27 $9 $48 $9 $14 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $0 $49 $16 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $35 $97 $55 $18
Museums and sights $7 $20 $9 $217 $26 $12
Nightlife $43 $64 $117 $77 $54 $82
Gym $37 $69 $37 $42 $31 $23
Yoga $48 $65 $163 $54 $40 $62
Massage $26 $51 $75 $101 $32 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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. Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow