Austin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Mexico City ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes No
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1867 $5431 $2143 $2184
Rent $1650 $499 $778 $2891 $923 $797
Groceries $243 $108 $281 $383 $127 $356
Dining out $396 $202 $182 $656 $207 $211
Cafe $66 $29 $49 $72 $42 $69
Coworking space $331 $120 $159 $326 $160 $222
Mobile internet $40 $9 $25 $45 $21 $40
Public transportation $110 $36 $11 $220 $17 $40
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $78 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $24 $30 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $81 $100 $97 $39
Museums and sights $11 $7 $20 $74 $217 $6
Nightlife $124 $43 $64 $195 $77 $93
Gym $62 $37 $69 $55 $42 $69
Yoga $139 $48 $65 $197 $54 $112
Massage $89 $26 $51 $109 $101 $75
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos 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. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow