Budapest vs New York City vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto

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Population 1,768,073 8,323,340 880,691 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Very high Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $5431 $2359 $2143 $1759
Rent $499 $2891 $1036 $923 $717
Groceries $108 $383 $236 $127 $148
Dining out $202 $656 $371 $207 $280
Cafe $29 $72 $43 $42 $45
Coworking space $120 $326 $157 $160 $96
Mobile internet $9 $45 $21 $21 $21
Public transportation $36 $220 $12 $17 $95
Taxis $27 $78 $48 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $30 $0 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $100 $35 $97 $45
Museums and sights $7 $74 $9 $217 $24
Nightlife $43 $195 $117 $77 $66
Gym $37 $55 $37 $42 $56
Yoga $48 $197 $163 $54 $82
Massage $26 $109 $75 $101 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow