Bangkok vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lisbon

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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 517,000
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English Low High High Low Moderate Very high
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September, October
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $1984
Rent $616 $499 $844 $316 $503 $965
Groceries $191 $108 $98 $161 $151 $136
Dining out $168 $202 $121 $128 $134 $271
Cafe $45 $29 $25 $35 $39 $37
Coworking space $127 $120 $95 $88 $72 $164
Mobile internet $23 $9 $11 $4 $4 $24
Public transportation $32 $36 $9 $15 $20 $63
Taxis $19 $27 $9 $15 $13 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $14 $0 $0 $18
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $24 $6 $3 $29
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $2 $4 $24
Nightlife $50 $43 $23 $74 $89 $47
Gym $96 $37 $14 $34 $57 $65
Yoga $98 $48 $19 $71 $57 $65
Massage $11 $26 $10 $10 $21 $50
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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 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. 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
Local food specialities Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants 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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow