Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Hanoi vs Istanbul vs Seoul vs Ubud

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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,053,663 15,520,000 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Turkish Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1167 $659 $2184 $1363
Rent $499 $274 $503 $354 $797 $658
Groceries $108 $169 $151 $44 $356 $150
Dining out $202 $108 $134 $81 $211 $10
Cafe $29 $45 $39 $18 $69 $28
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $49 $222 $106
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $3 $40 $3
Public transportation $36 $60 $20 $6 $40 $53
Taxis $27 $20 $13 $6 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $2 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $3 $11 $39 $14
Museums and sights $7 $8 $4 $15 $6 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $89 $22 $93 $118
Gym $37 $41 $57 $9 $69 $72
Yoga $48 $55 $57 $23 $112 $87
Massage $26 $10 $21 $15 $75 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 90 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow