Austin vs Bangkok vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Madrid vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 926,426 5,680,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 6,578,0179 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) English (de facto) Thai Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, November, December March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September - November May - September January - March, December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1560 $1230 $959 $2498 $1759 $1833
Rent $1650 $616 $499 $316 $1174 $717 $1066
Groceries $243 $191 $108 $161 $175 $148 $95
Dining out $396 $168 $202 $128 $313 $280 $210
Cafe $66 $45 $29 $35 $51 $45 $25
Coworking space $331 $127 $120 $88 $196 $96 $130
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $4 $10 $21 $7
Public transportation $110 $32 $36 $15 $78 $95 $33
Taxis $73 $19 $27 $15 $44 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $49 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $46 $24 $6 $54 $45 $55
Museums and sights $11 $21 $7 $2 $20 $24 $26
Nightlife $124 $50 $43 $74 $82 $66 $54
Gym $62 $96 $37 $34 $44 $56 $31
Yoga $139 $98 $48 $71 $142 $82 $40
Massage $89 $11 $26 $10 $64 $48 $32
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. AIS Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow