Bucharest vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs New York City

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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,323,340
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto)
Level of English High High Low Very high
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September - November
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $959 $5431
Rent $615 $499 $316 $2891
Groceries $114 $108 $161 $383
Dining out $165 $202 $128 $656
Cafe $38 $29 $35 $72
Coworking space $133 $120 $88 $326
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $45
Public transportation $21 $36 $15 $220
Taxis $9 $27 $15 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $100
Museums and sights $29 $7 $2 $74
Nightlife $45 $43 $74 $195
Gym $30 $37 $34 $55
Yoga $59 $48 $71 $197
Massage $31 $26 $10 $109
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone AT&T, Verizon
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Lyft
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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.
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow