Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Seoul vs Valencia

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $2184 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $797 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $356 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $211 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $69 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $222 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $40 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $40 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $39 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $6 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $93 $66
Gym $62 $37 $34 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $112 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow