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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Very high |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | 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 | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $1984 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $965 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $136 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $271 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $37 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $164 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $63 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $27 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $18 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $29 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $47 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $65 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $65 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $50 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone |
| Tipping | 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 | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |