Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 517,000 8,850,000 259,453
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September, October March - May, October, November January - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1984 $1867 $2143
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $965 $778 $923
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $136 $281 $127
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $271 $182 $207
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $37 $49 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $164 $159 $160
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $24 $25 $21
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $63 $11 $17
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $27 $9 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $18 $24 $49
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $29 $81 $97
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $24 $20 $217
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $47 $64 $77
Gym $62 $37 $34 $65 $69 $42
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $65 $65 $54
Massage $89 $26 $10 $50 $51 $101
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar
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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber N/A
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. 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow