Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen

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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 1,125,316 517,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish English (de facto) Spanish
Level of English High Low Low Very high Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April February - May March - May, September, October March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
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 almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $959 $1984 $1867 $5431 $2143
Rent $499 $274 $316 $965 $778 $2891 $923
Groceries $108 $169 $161 $136 $281 $383 $127
Dining out $202 $108 $128 $271 $182 $656 $207
Cafe $29 $45 $35 $37 $49 $72 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $164 $159 $326 $160
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $24 $25 $45 $21
Public transportation $36 $60 $15 $63 $11 $220 $17
Taxis $27 $20 $15 $27 $9 $78 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $18 $24 $30 $49
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $6 $29 $81 $100 $97
Museums and sights $7 $8 $2 $24 $20 $74 $217
Nightlife $43 $62 $74 $47 $64 $195 $77
Gym $37 $41 $34 $65 $69 $55 $42
Yoga $48 $55 $71 $65 $65 $197 $54
Massage $26 $10 $10 $50 $51 $109 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar
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 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Lyft N/A
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow