Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Medellin vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 2,427,000 8,323,340 259,453 6,718,903
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January - April, December April - June, September - November January - May, October - December January - March, December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1293 $5431 $2143 $1833
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $732 $2891 $923 $1066
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $87 $383 $127 $95
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $131 $656 $207 $210
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $18 $72 $42 $25
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $96 $326 $160 $130
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $16 $45 $21 $7
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $21 $220 $17 $33
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $14 $78 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $0 $30 $49 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $8 $100 $97 $55
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $9 $74 $217 $26
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $73 $195 $77 $54
Gym $62 $37 $34 $15 $55 $42 $31
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $54 $197 $54 $40
Massage $89 $26 $10 $20 $109 $101 $32
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
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 Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft N/A Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's 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.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow