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

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Very High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - September May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) 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 $5431 $1759 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $2891 $717 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $383 $148 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $656 $280 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $72 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $326 $96 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $45 $21 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $220 $95 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $78 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $30 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $100 $45 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $74 $24 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $195 $66 $118
Gym $62 $37 $57 $55 $56 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $197 $82 $87
Massage $89 $26 $21 $109 $48 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify 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. 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports 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 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow