Bangkok vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Valencia

Bangkok 🇹🇭
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 15,520,000 834,000
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - June, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1321 $1167 $659 $1976
Rent $616 $499 $844 $503 $354 $869
Groceries $191 $108 $98 $151 $44 $146
Dining out $168 $202 $121 $134 $81 $292
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $39 $18 $42
Coworking space $127 $120 $95 $72 $49 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $3 $16
Public transportation $32 $36 $9 $20 $6 $38
Taxis $19 $27 $9 $13 $6 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $2 $30
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $24 $3 $11 $73
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $4 $15 $44
Nightlife $50 $43 $23 $89 $22 $66
Gym $96 $37 $14 $57 $9 $34
Yoga $98 $48 $19 $57 $23 $87
Massage $11 $26 $10 $21 $15 $45
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow