Budapest vs Istanbul vs Panama City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 15,520,000 880,691 6,718,903 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Turkish Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English High Low Low Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Galeão International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September and October December - April January - March, December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $659 $2359 $1833 $1462
Rent $499 $354 $1036 $1066 $752
Groceries $108 $44 $236 $95 $112
Dining out $202 $81 $371 $210 $169
Cafe $29 $18 $43 $25 $45
Coworking space $120 $49 $157 $130 $125
Mobile internet $9 $3 $21 $7 $4
Public transportation $36 $6 $12 $33 $8
Taxis $27 $6 $48 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $2 $0 $16 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $11 $35 $55 $21
Museums and sights $7 $15 $9 $26 $9
Nightlife $43 $22 $117 $54 $53
Gym $37 $9 $37 $31 $33
Yoga $48 $23 $163 $40 $37
Massage $26 $15 $75 $32 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber, Tu Chofer Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt
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 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow