Berlin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Sofia

Berlin 🇩🇪
Remove
Budapest 🇭🇺
Remove
Da Nang 🇻🇳
Remove
Mexico City 🇲🇽
Remove
Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
Remove
Sofia 🇧🇬
Remove
Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000 259,453 1,270,169
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November January - May, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $959 $1867 $2143 $1289
Rent $939 $499 $316 $778 $923 $567
Groceries $188 $108 $161 $281 $127 $10
Dining out $271 $202 $128 $182 $207 $227
Cafe $57 $29 $35 $49 $42 $27
Coworking space $174 $120 $88 $159 $160 $140
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $25 $21 $10
Public transportation $88 $36 $15 $11 $17 $30
Taxis $58 $27 $15 $9 $9 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $24 $49 $40
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $81 $97 $18
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $20 $217 $12
Nightlife $63 $43 $74 $64 $77 $82
Gym $66 $37 $34 $69 $42 $23
Yoga $99 $48 $71 $65 $54 $62
Massage $56 $26 $10 $51 $101 $29
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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 Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
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 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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow