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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $974 | $1167 | $1759 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $274 | $503 | $717 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $169 | $151 | $148 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $108 | $134 | $280 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $45 | $39 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $95 | $72 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $60 | $20 | $95 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $20 | $13 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $8 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $62 | $89 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $41 | $57 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $55 | $57 | $82 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $10 | $21 | $48 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |