Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Panama City

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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 1,125,316 8,053,663 15,520,000 880,691
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Vietnamese Turkish Spanish
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September and October December - April
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops.
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $959 $1167 $659 $2359
Rent $499 $274 $316 $503 $354 $1036
Groceries $108 $169 $161 $151 $44 $236
Dining out $202 $108 $128 $134 $81 $371
Cafe $29 $45 $35 $39 $18 $43
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $72 $49 $157
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $4 $3 $21
Public transportation $36 $60 $15 $20 $6 $12
Taxis $27 $20 $15 $13 $6 $48
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $0 $2 $0
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $6 $3 $11 $35
Museums and sights $7 $8 $2 $4 $15 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $74 $89 $22 $117
Gym $37 $41 $34 $57 $9 $37
Yoga $48 $55 $71 $57 $23 $163
Massage $26 $10 $10 $21 $15 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow