Austin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Sofia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 10,978,360 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,270,169
Official language(s) English (de facto) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Bulgarian
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November January - March, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1097 $1230 $1167 $1289
Rent $1650 $480 $499 $503 $567
Groceries $243 $82 $108 $151 $10
Dining out $396 $174 $202 $134 $227
Cafe $66 $22 $29 $39 $27
Coworking space $331 $77 $120 $72 $140
Mobile internet $40 $11 $9 $4 $10
Public transportation $110 $23 $36 $20 $30
Taxis $73 $28 $27 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $54 $22 $24 $3 $18
Museums and sights $11 $7 $7 $4 $12
Nightlife $124 $46 $43 $89 $82
Gym $62 $15 $37 $57 $23
Yoga $139 $57 $48 $57 $62
Massage $89 $37 $26 $21 $29
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow