Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Medellin vs New York City

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 8,323,340
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish English (de facto)
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Low Very high
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December April - June, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1167 $922 $1293 $5431
Rent $499 $316 $503 $400 $732 $2891
Groceries $108 $161 $151 $91 $87 $383
Dining out $202 $128 $134 $151 $131 $656
Cafe $29 $35 $39 $21 $18 $72
Coworking space $120 $88 $72 $79 $96 $326
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $4 $16 $45
Public transportation $36 $15 $20 $5 $21 $220
Taxis $27 $15 $13 $12 $14 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $16 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $3 $13 $8 $100
Museums and sights $7 $2 $4 $9 $9 $74
Nightlife $43 $74 $89 $43 $73 $195
Gym $37 $34 $57 $22 $15 $55
Yoga $48 $71 $57 $30 $54 $197
Massage $26 $10 $21 $27 $20 $109
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow