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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Chiang Mai ๐น๐ญ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,323,340 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| 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 in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $5431 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $2891 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $383 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $656 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $72 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $326 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $45 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $220 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $78 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $100 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $74 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $195 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $55 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $109 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | AT&T, Verizon | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| 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 | 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, 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 | 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. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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 | 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 | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |