Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,125,316 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | February - May | January - March, December |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $959 | $1833 |
Rent | $499 | $618 | $316 | $1066 |
Groceries | $108 | $129 | $161 | $95 |
Dining out | $202 | $269 | $128 | $210 |
Cafe | $29 | $32 | $35 | $25 |
Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $88 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $7 |
Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $15 | $33 |
Taxis | $27 | $21 | $15 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $6 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $2 | $26 |
Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $74 | $54 |
Gym | $37 | $36 | $34 | $31 |
Yoga | $48 | $56 | $71 | $40 |
Massage | $26 | $30 | $10 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Vinafone | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |