Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Porto vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April May - September March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1759 $1976
Rent $499 $274 $717 $869
Groceries $108 $169 $148 $146
Dining out $202 $108 $280 $292
Cafe $29 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $60 $95 $38
Taxis $27 $20 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $45 $73
Museums and sights $7 $8 $24 $44
Nightlife $43 $62 $66 $66
Gym $37 $41 $56 $34
Yoga $48 $55 $82 $87
Massage $26 $10 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow