Austin vs Barbados vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Valencia

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Population 926,426 110,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1230 $959 $1167 $1867 $1976
Rent $1650 $1054 $499 $316 $503 $778 $869
Groceries $243 $234 $108 $161 $151 $281 $146
Dining out $396 $345 $202 $128 $134 $182 $292
Cafe $66 $75 $29 $35 $39 $49 $42
Coworking space $331 $321 $120 $88 $72 $159 $152
Mobile internet $40 $49 $9 $4 $4 $25 $16
Public transportation $110 $35 $36 $15 $20 $11 $38
Taxis $73 $106 $27 $15 $13 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $13 $0 $0 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $24 $6 $3 $81 $73
Museums and sights $11 $36 $7 $2 $4 $20 $44
Nightlife $124 $96 $43 $74 $89 $64 $66
Gym $62 $86 $37 $34 $57 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $130 $48 $71 $57 $65 $87
Massage $89 $99 $26 $10 $21 $51 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 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%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. 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. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
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