Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Madrid vs Ubud

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 144,900 6,578,0179 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October - December March - May, September - November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $1959 $2498 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $678 $1174 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $157 $175 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $261 $313 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $56 $51 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $209 $196 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $35 $10 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $63 $78 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $42 $44 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $45 $49 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $28 $54 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $8 $20 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $110 $82 $118
Gym $62 $37 $57 $107 $44 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $105 $142 $87
Massage $89 $26 $21 $54 $64 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet nTaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! 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 104 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 85 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow