Bangkok vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen

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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 517,000 8,323,340 259,453
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English Low High High Low Very high Very high Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November September - December February - May March - May, September, October April - June, September - November January - May, October - December
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) USD - US Dollar ($) 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 also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1321 $959 $1984 $5431 $2143
Rent $616 $499 $844 $316 $965 $2891 $923
Groceries $191 $108 $98 $161 $136 $383 $127
Dining out $168 $202 $121 $128 $271 $656 $207
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $35 $37 $72 $42
Coworking space $127 $120 $95 $88 $164 $326 $160
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $24 $45 $21
Public transportation $32 $36 $9 $15 $63 $220 $17
Taxis $19 $27 $9 $15 $27 $78 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $18 $30 $49
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $24 $6 $29 $100 $97
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $2 $24 $74 $217
Nightlife $50 $43 $23 $74 $47 $195 $77
Gym $96 $37 $14 $34 $65 $55 $42
Yoga $98 $48 $19 $71 $65 $197 $54
Massage $11 $26 $10 $10 $50 $109 $101
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone AT&T, Verizon 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber, Lyft N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 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 American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow