Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Panama City vs Playa del Carmen vs Prague vs Seoul

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 880,691 259,453 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Czech Korean
Level of English High High Low Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December December - April January - May, October - December June - October March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $2359 $2143 $1806 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $1036 $923 $780 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $236 $127 $158 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $371 $207 $240 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $43 $42 $53 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $157 $160 $175 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $21 $21 $24 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $12 $17 $61 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $48 $9 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $49 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $35 $97 $19 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $217 $35 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $117 $77 $50 $93
Gym $37 $14 $37 $42 $56 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $163 $54 $66 $112
Massage $26 $10 $75 $101 $37 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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 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! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow