Austin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Ubud

Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,166,978 2,427,000 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Thai Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November November - April January - April, December May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $974 $1293 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $274 $732 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $169 $87 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $108 $131 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $45 $18 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $96 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $16 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $60 $21 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $20 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $10 $0 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $8 $8 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $8 $9 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $62 $73 $118
Gym $62 $37 $41 $15 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $55 $54 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $20 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow