Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Porto vs Prague vs Ubud

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 237,559 1,305,737 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Czech Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Very High High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May May - September June - October May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1759 $1806 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $717 $780 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $148 $158 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $280 $240 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $45 $53 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $96 $175 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $21 $24 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $95 $61 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $25 $33 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $10 $19 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $45 $19 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $24 $35 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $66 $50 $118
Gym $62 $37 $34 $56 $56 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $82 $66 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $48 $37 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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! Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow