Bucharest vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Ubud

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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 517,000 112,490
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December March - May, September, October May - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $974 $1167 $1984 $1363
Rent $615 $499 $274 $503 $965 $658
Groceries $114 $108 $169 $151 $136 $150
Dining out $165 $202 $108 $134 $271 $10
Cafe $38 $29 $45 $39 $37 $28
Coworking space $133 $120 $95 $72 $164 $106
Mobile internet $7 $9 $11 $4 $24 $3
Public transportation $21 $36 $60 $20 $63 $53
Taxis $9 $27 $20 $13 $27 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $10 $0 $18 $33
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $8 $3 $29 $14
Museums and sights $29 $7 $8 $4 $24 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $62 $89 $47 $118
Gym $30 $37 $41 $57 $65 $72
Yoga $59 $48 $55 $57 $65 $87
Massage $31 $26 $10 $21 $50 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants 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 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow