Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Very high High High Low Very High Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December February - May May - September January - March, December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $959 $1759 $1833
Rent $939 $499 $844 $316 $717 $1066
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $161 $148 $95
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $128 $280 $210
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $35 $45 $25
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $88 $96 $130
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $21 $7
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $15 $95 $33
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $15 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $6 $45 $55
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $2 $24 $26
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $74 $66 $54
Gym $66 $37 $14 $34 $56 $31
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $71 $82 $40
Massage $56 $26 $10 $10 $48 $32
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for 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% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow