Bangkok vs Barcelona vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Mexico City

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Population 5,680,000 5,585,556 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000
Official language(s) Thai Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December April - June, September - November March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $2384 $1230 $959 $1867
Rent $616 $932 $499 $316 $778
Groceries $191 $121 $108 $161 $281
Dining out $168 $403 $202 $128 $182
Cafe $45 $45 $29 $35 $49
Coworking space $127 $213 $120 $88 $159
Mobile internet $23 $10 $9 $4 $25
Public transportation $32 $127 $36 $15 $11
Taxis $19 $48 $27 $15 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $24 $13 $0 $24
Sport and cultural events $46 $81 $24 $6 $81
Museums and sights $21 $33 $7 $2 $20
Nightlife $50 $112 $43 $74 $64
Gym $96 $81 $37 $34 $69
Yoga $98 $93 $48 $71 $65
Massage $11 $59 $26 $10 $51
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Grab Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow