Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 517,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September, October March - June March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $1984 $1462 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $965 $752 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $136 $112 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $271 $169 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $37 $45 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $164 $125 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $24 $4 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $63 $8 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $27 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $18 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $29 $21 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $24 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $47 $53 $66
Gym $62 $37 $57 $65 $33 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $65 $37 $87
Massage $89 $26 $21 $50 $53 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
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%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow