Budapest vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 880,691 259,453 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $2359 $2143 $2184 $1976
Rent $499 $1036 $923 $797 $869
Groceries $108 $236 $127 $356 $146
Dining out $202 $371 $207 $211 $292
Cafe $29 $43 $42 $69 $42
Coworking space $120 $157 $160 $222 $152
Mobile internet $9 $21 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $36 $12 $17 $40 $38
Taxis $27 $48 $9 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $49 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $35 $97 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $217 $6 $44
Nightlife $43 $117 $77 $93 $66
Gym $37 $37 $42 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $163 $54 $112 $87
Massage $26 $75 $101 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow