Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Porto vs Seoul

Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 880,691 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English Very high High Moderate Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December December - April May - September March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $2359 $1759 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $1036 $717 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $236 $148 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $371 $280 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $43 $45 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $157 $96 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $12 $95 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $48 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $0 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $35 $45 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $9 $24 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $117 $66 $93
Gym $62 $37 $57 $37 $56 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $163 $82 $112
Massage $89 $26 $21 $75 $48 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow