Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 237,559 6,718,903 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very High Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September January - March, December May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) 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 Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $1759 $1833 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $717 $1066 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $148 $95 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $280 $210 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $45 $25 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $96 $130 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $21 $7 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $95 $33 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $25 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $10 $16 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $45 $55 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $24 $26 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $66 $54 $118
Gym $62 $37 $57 $56 $31 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $82 $40 $87
Massage $89 $26 $21 $48 $32 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo 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%. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
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