Bucharest vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs New York City vs Ubud

Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,166,978 2,427,000 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Thai Spanish English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Low Very high Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November November - April January - April, December April - June, September - November May - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) 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 Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $974 $1293 $5431 $1363
Rent $615 $499 $274 $732 $2891 $658
Groceries $114 $108 $169 $87 $383 $150
Dining out $165 $202 $108 $131 $656 $10
Cafe $38 $29 $45 $18 $72 $28
Coworking space $133 $120 $95 $96 $326 $106
Mobile internet $7 $9 $11 $16 $45 $3
Public transportation $21 $36 $60 $21 $220 $53
Taxis $9 $27 $20 $14 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $10 $0 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $8 $8 $100 $14
Museums and sights $29 $7 $8 $9 $74 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $62 $73 $195 $118
Gym $30 $37 $41 $15 $55 $72
Yoga $59 $48 $55 $54 $197 $87
Massage $31 $26 $10 $20 $109 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon 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 Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine 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 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow