Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Moderate | High | Low | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | December - April |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1959 | $1293 | $2359 |
Rent | $499 | $503 | $678 | $732 | $1036 |
Groceries | $108 | $151 | $157 | $87 | $236 |
Dining out | $202 | $134 | $261 | $131 | $371 |
Cafe | $29 | $39 | $56 | $18 | $43 |
Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $209 | $96 | $157 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $16 | $21 |
Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $63 | $21 | $12 |
Taxis | $27 | $13 | $42 | $14 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $0 | $0 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $28 | $8 | $35 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $110 | $73 | $117 |
Gym | $37 | $57 | $107 | $15 | $37 |
Yoga | $48 | $57 | $105 | $54 | $163 |
Massage | $26 | $21 | $54 | $20 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow |