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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Very high |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $959 | $5431 |
| Rent | $616 | $499 | $316 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $191 | $108 | $161 | $383 |
| Dining out | $168 | $202 | $128 | $656 |
| Cafe | $45 | $29 | $35 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $88 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $15 | $220 |
| Taxis | $19 | $27 | $15 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $6 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $2 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $74 | $195 |
| Gym | $96 | $37 | $34 | $55 |
| Yoga | $98 | $48 | $71 | $197 |
| Massage | $11 | $26 | $10 | $109 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |