Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Seoul

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Thai English (de facto) Korean
Level of English High High Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December November - April April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $974 $5431 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $274 $2891 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $169 $383 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $108 $656 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $72 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $95 $326 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $11 $45 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $60 $220 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $20 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $8 $100 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $74 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $62 $195 $93
Gym $37 $14 $41 $55 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $55 $197 $112
Massage $26 $10 $10 $109 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow