Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Madrid

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 15,520,000 6,578,0179
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Turkish Spanish
Level of English High High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December February - May April - June, September and October March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) 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 most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $959 $659 $2498
Rent $499 $844 $316 $354 $1174
Groceries $108 $98 $161 $44 $175
Dining out $202 $121 $128 $81 $313
Cafe $29 $25 $35 $18 $51
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $49 $196
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $3 $10
Public transportation $36 $9 $15 $6 $78
Taxis $27 $9 $15 $6 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $2 $49
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $6 $11 $54
Museums and sights $7 $4 $2 $15 $20
Nightlife $43 $23 $74 $22 $82
Gym $37 $14 $34 $9 $44
Yoga $48 $19 $71 $23 $142
Massage $26 $10 $10 $15 $64
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Orange, Movistar, 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 Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab BiTaksi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors.
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros
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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros!
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow