Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 1,125,316 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Thai Vietnamese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Low Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December November - April February - May March - June May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $974 $959 $1462 $1363
Rent $499 $844 $274 $316 $752 $658
Groceries $108 $98 $169 $161 $112 $150
Dining out $202 $121 $108 $128 $169 $10
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $35 $45 $28
Coworking space $120 $95 $95 $88 $125 $106
Mobile internet $9 $11 $11 $4 $4 $3
Public transportation $36 $9 $60 $15 $8 $53
Taxis $27 $9 $20 $15 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $0 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $8 $6 $21 $14
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $2 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $62 $74 $53 $118
Gym $37 $14 $41 $34 $33 $72
Yoga $48 $19 $55 $71 $37 $87
Massage $26 $10 $10 $10 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow