Budapest vs Istanbul vs New York City vs Panama City vs Ubud

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Population 1,768,073 15,520,000 8,323,340 880,691 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Turkish English (de facto) Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Very high Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September and October April - June, September - November December - April May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $659 $5431 $2359 $1363
Rent $499 $354 $2891 $1036 $658
Groceries $108 $44 $383 $236 $150
Dining out $202 $81 $656 $371 $10
Cafe $29 $18 $72 $43 $28
Coworking space $120 $49 $326 $157 $106
Mobile internet $9 $3 $45 $21 $3
Public transportation $36 $6 $220 $12 $53
Taxis $27 $6 $78 $48 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $2 $30 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $11 $100 $35 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $74 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $22 $195 $117 $118
Gym $37 $9 $55 $37 $72
Yoga $48 $23 $197 $163 $87
Massage $26 $15 $109 $75 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee 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 Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow