Austin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Tbilisi

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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Tbilisi ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (โ‚พ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1167 $5431 $2143 $1462
Rent $1650 $499 $503 $2891 $923 $752
Groceries $243 $108 $151 $383 $127 $112
Dining out $396 $202 $134 $656 $207 $169
Cafe $66 $29 $39 $72 $42 $45
Coworking space $331 $120 $72 $326 $160 $125
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $36 $20 $220 $17 $8
Taxis $73 $27 $13 $78 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $30 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $3 $100 $97 $21
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $74 $217 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $89 $195 $77 $53
Gym $62 $37 $57 $55 $42 $33
Yoga $139 $48 $57 $197 $54 $37
Massage $89 $26 $21 $109 $101 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft N/A Yandex, Bolt
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. 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 Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow