Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 8,053,663 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Thai Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December November - April January, February, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $974 $1167 $1976
Rent $499 $844 $274 $503 $869
Groceries $108 $98 $169 $151 $146
Dining out $202 $121 $108 $134 $292
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $39 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $95 $72 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $11 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $9 $60 $20 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $20 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $8 $3 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $4 $44
Nightlife $43 $23 $62 $89 $66
Gym $37 $14 $41 $57 $34
Yoga $48 $19 $55 $57 $87
Massage $26 $10 $10 $21 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall 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 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow