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Budapest 🇭🇺
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $5431 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $2891 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $383 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $656 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $72 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $326 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $220 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $78 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $30 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $100 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $74 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $195 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $55 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $197 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $109 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |