Austin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Seoul

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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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very High Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
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 often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $974 $1167 $1759 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $274 $503 $717 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $169 $151 $148 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $108 $134 $280 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $45 $39 $45 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $72 $96 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $4 $21 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $60 $20 $95 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $20 $13 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $10 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $8 $3 $45 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $8 $4 $24 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $62 $89 $66 $93
Gym $62 $37 $41 $57 $56 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $55 $57 $82 $112
Massage $89 $26 $10 $21 $48 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow