Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
Remove
Budapest 🇭🇺
Remove
Hanoi 🇻🇳
Remove
Mexico City 🇲🇽
Remove
New York City 🇺🇸
Remove
Ubud 🇮🇩
Remove
Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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, November April - June, September - November May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $1867 $5431 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $778 $2891 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $281 $383 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $182 $656 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $49 $72 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $159 $326 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $25 $45 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $11 $220 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $9 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $24 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $81 $100 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $64 $195 $118
Gym $62 $37 $57 $69 $55 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $65 $197 $87
Massage $89 $26 $21 $51 $109 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Lyft 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow