Austin vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Rio de Janeiro

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 926,426 1,125,316 8,053,663 6,718,903
Official language(s) English (de facto) Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Very high Low Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November February - May January, February, October - December January - March, December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $959 $1167 $1833
Rent $1650 $316 $503 $1066
Groceries $243 $161 $151 $95
Dining out $396 $128 $134 $210
Cafe $66 $35 $39 $25
Coworking space $331 $88 $72 $130
Mobile internet $40 $4 $4 $7
Public transportation $110 $15 $20 $33
Taxis $73 $15 $13 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $54 $6 $3 $55
Museums and sights $11 $2 $4 $26
Nightlife $124 $74 $89 $54
Gym $62 $34 $57 $31
Yoga $139 $71 $57 $40
Massage $89 $10 $21 $32
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Grab Grab, GoViet Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water 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. 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow