Austin vs Budapest vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Seoul

Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 517,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Portuguese Spanish English (de facto) Korean
Level of English Very high High Very high Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November March - May, September, October March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1984 $1867 $5431 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $965 $778 $2891 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $136 $281 $383 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $271 $182 $656 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $37 $49 $72 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $164 $159 $326 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $24 $25 $45 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $63 $11 $220 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $27 $9 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $18 $24 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $29 $81 $100 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $24 $20 $74 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $47 $64 $195 $93
Gym $62 $37 $65 $69 $55 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $65 $65 $197 $112
Massage $89 $26 $50 $51 $109 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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. 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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana 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. 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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow