Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Medellin vs Rio de Janeiro vs Sofia

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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 2,427,000 6,718,903 1,270,169
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Bulgarian
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Galeão International Airport Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January - April, December January - March, December April-June, September-October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
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 everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1293 $1833 $1289
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $732 $1066 $567
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $87 $95 $10
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $131 $210 $227
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $18 $25 $27
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $96 $130 $140
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $16 $7 $10
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $21 $33 $30
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $14 $14 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $0 $16 $40
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $8 $55 $18
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $9 $26 $12
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $73 $54 $82
Gym $62 $37 $34 $15 $31 $23
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $54 $40 $62
Massage $89 $26 $10 $20 $32 $29
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo Tim, Claro, Vivo A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
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 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. Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow