Berlin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Valencia

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 834,000
Official language(s) German Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
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 often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1321 $1167 $1976
Rent $939 $499 $844 $503 $869
Groceries $188 $108 $98 $151 $146
Dining out $271 $202 $121 $134 $292
Cafe $57 $29 $25 $39 $42
Coworking space $174 $120 $95 $72 $152
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $16
Public transportation $88 $36 $9 $20 $38
Taxis $58 $27 $9 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $24 $3 $73
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $4 $44
Nightlife $63 $43 $23 $89 $66
Gym $66 $37 $14 $57 $34
Yoga $99 $48 $19 $57 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $21 $45
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Orange
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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 A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow