Barcelona vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Ubud

Barcelona ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Ubud ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ
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Population 5,585,556 1,768,073 1,125,316 259,453 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Catalan, Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January - May, October - December May - September May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost evewhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2384 $1230 $959 $2143 $1759 $1363
Rent $932 $499 $316 $923 $717 $658
Groceries $121 $108 $161 $127 $148 $150
Dining out $403 $202 $128 $207 $280 $10
Cafe $45 $29 $35 $42 $45 $28
Coworking space $213 $120 $88 $160 $96 $106
Mobile internet $10 $9 $4 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $127 $36 $15 $17 $95 $53
Taxis $48 $27 $15 $9 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $24 $13 $0 $49 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $81 $24 $6 $97 $45 $14
Museums and sights $33 $7 $2 $217 $24 $9
Nightlife $112 $43 $74 $77 $66 $118
Gym $81 $37 $34 $42 $56 $72
Yoga $93 $48 $71 $54 $82 $87
Massage $59 $26 $10 $101 $48 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Movistar Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Cabify, FreeNow Bolt, Fotaxi Grab N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, 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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 98 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow