Bucharest vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High High Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $1321 $1167 $2184 $1976
Rent $615 $499 $844 $503 $797 $869
Groceries $114 $108 $98 $151 $356 $146
Dining out $165 $202 $121 $134 $211 $292
Cafe $38 $29 $25 $39 $69 $42
Coworking space $133 $120 $95 $72 $222 $152
Mobile internet $7 $9 $11 $4 $40 $16
Public transportation $21 $36 $9 $20 $40 $38
Taxis $9 $27 $9 $13 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $14 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $24 $3 $39 $73
Museums and sights $29 $7 $4 $4 $6 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $23 $89 $93 $66
Gym $30 $37 $14 $57 $69 $34
Yoga $59 $48 $19 $57 $112 $87
Massage $31 $26 $10 $21 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 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%. Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow