Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs New York City vs Prague

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Very high High Low High Very high High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December April - June, September - November June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1959 $5431 $1806
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $678 $2891 $780
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $157 $383 $158
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $261 $656 $240
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $56 $72 $53
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $209 $326 $175
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $35 $45 $24
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $63 $220 $61
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $42 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $45 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $28 $100 $19
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $8 $74 $35
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $110 $195 $50
Gym $62 $37 $34 $107 $55 $56
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $105 $197 $66
Massage $89 $26 $10 $54 $109 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
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. 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow