Austin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Rio de Janeiro vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 926,426 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 6,718,903 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High High Low Low Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Galeão International Airport Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April - October March - June, September - November February - May January - March, December March - June May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1351 $1230 $959 $1833 $1462 $1363
Rent $1650 $615 $499 $316 $1066 $752 $658
Groceries $243 $114 $108 $161 $95 $112 $150
Dining out $396 $165 $202 $128 $210 $169 $10
Cafe $66 $38 $29 $35 $25 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $133 $120 $88 $130 $125 $106
Mobile internet $40 $7 $9 $4 $7 $4 $3
Public transportation $110 $21 $36 $15 $33 $8 $53
Taxis $73 $9 $27 $15 $14 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $25 $13 $0 $16 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $29 $24 $6 $55 $21 $14
Museums and sights $11 $29 $7 $2 $26 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $45 $43 $74 $54 $53 $118
Gym $62 $30 $37 $34 $31 $33 $72
Yoga $139 $59 $48 $71 $40 $37 $87
Massage $89 $31 $26 $10 $32 $53 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Tim, Claro, Vivo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. 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 Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 54 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow