Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $5431 | $1759 |
Rent | $499 | $274 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $2891 | $717 |
Groceries | $108 | $169 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $383 | $148 |
Dining out | $202 | $108 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $656 | $280 |
Cafe | $29 | $45 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $72 | $45 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $326 | $96 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $45 | $21 |
Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $220 | $95 |
Taxis | $27 | $20 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $78 | $25 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $30 | $10 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $100 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $74 | $24 |
Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $41 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $55 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $55 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $197 | $82 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $109 | $48 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | 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! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow |