Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,323,340 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai English (de facto) Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $5431 $2143 $1976
Rent $499 $274 $2891 $923 $869
Groceries $108 $169 $383 $127 $146
Dining out $202 $108 $656 $207 $292
Cafe $29 $45 $72 $42 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $326 $160 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $45 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $60 $220 $17 $38
Taxis $27 $20 $78 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $30 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $100 $97 $73
Museums and sights $7 $8 $74 $217 $44
Nightlife $43 $62 $195 $77 $66
Gym $37 $41 $55 $42 $34
Yoga $48 $55 $197 $54 $87
Massage $26 $10 $109 $101 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Lyft N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua 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 Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food 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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow