Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
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 everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1167 $5431 $1462
Rent $499 $316 $503 $2891 $752
Groceries $108 $161 $151 $383 $112
Dining out $202 $128 $134 $656 $169
Cafe $29 $35 $39 $72 $45
Coworking space $120 $88 $72 $326 $125
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $45 $4
Public transportation $36 $15 $20 $220 $8
Taxis $27 $15 $13 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $3 $100 $21
Museums and sights $7 $2 $4 $74 $9
Nightlife $43 $74 $89 $195 $53
Gym $37 $34 $57 $55 $33
Yoga $48 $71 $57 $197 $37
Massage $26 $10 $21 $109 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. 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. 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. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow