Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Rio de Janeiro vs Seoul

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (â‚©)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1167 $1833 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $503 $1066 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $151 $95 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $134 $210 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $39 $25 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $72 $130 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $4 $7 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $20 $33 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $13 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $0 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $3 $55 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $4 $26 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $89 $54 $93
Gym $62 $37 $34 $57 $31 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $57 $40 $112
Massage $89 $26 $10 $21 $32 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Tim, Claro, Vivo 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 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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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, 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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, 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 The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow