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Austin 🇺🇸
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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $1867 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $503 | $778 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $151 | $281 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $134 | $182 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $39 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $72 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $4 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $20 | $11 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $13 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $0 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $89 | $64 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $57 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $57 | $65 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $21 | $51 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |