Budapest vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 880,691 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November December - April March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $2359 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $499 $1036 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $108 $236 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $202 $371 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $29 $43 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $157 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $9 $21 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $12 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $48 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $35 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $117 $93 $53 $66
Gym $37 $37 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $48 $163 $112 $37 $87
Massage $26 $75 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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. 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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow