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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 2,427,000 259,453
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish Spanish
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) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December January - April, December January - May, October - December
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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 some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1321 $1167 $1293 $2143
Rent $616 $499 $844 $503 $732 $923
Groceries $191 $108 $98 $151 $87 $127
Dining out $168 $202 $121 $134 $131 $207
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $39 $18 $42
Coworking space $127 $120 $95 $72 $96 $160
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $32 $36 $9 $20 $21 $17
Taxis $19 $27 $9 $13 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $24 $3 $8 $97
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $4 $9 $217
Nightlife $50 $43 $23 $89 $73 $77
Gym $96 $37 $14 $57 $15 $42
Yoga $98 $48 $19 $57 $54 $54
Massage $11 $26 $10 $21 $20 $101
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar
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 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow