Budapest vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 880,691 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November December - April March - May, September - November March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $2359 $2184 $1462
Rent $499 $778 $1036 $797 $752
Groceries $108 $281 $236 $356 $112
Dining out $202 $182 $371 $211 $169
Cafe $29 $49 $43 $69 $45
Coworking space $120 $159 $157 $222 $125
Mobile internet $9 $25 $21 $40 $4
Public transportation $36 $11 $12 $40 $8
Taxis $27 $9 $48 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $0 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $35 $39 $21
Museums and sights $7 $20 $9 $6 $9
Nightlife $43 $64 $117 $93 $53
Gym $37 $69 $37 $69 $33
Yoga $48 $65 $163 $112 $37
Massage $26 $51 $75 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow