Austin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,166,978 1,125,316 259,453 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November November - April February - May January - May, October - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $974 $959 $2143 $2184 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $274 $316 $923 $797 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $169 $161 $127 $356 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $108 $128 $207 $211 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $45 $35 $42 $69 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $88 $160 $222 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $4 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $60 $15 $17 $40 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $20 $15 $9 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $10 $0 $49 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $8 $6 $97 $39 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $8 $2 $217 $6 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $62 $74 $77 $93 $66
Gym $62 $37 $41 $34 $42 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $55 $71 $54 $112 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $10 $101 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab N/A Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow