Budapest vs Da Nang vs Istanbul vs Mexico City vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 15,520,000 8,850,000 6,718,903
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September and October March - May, October, November January - March, December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $659 $1867 $1833
Rent $499 $316 $354 $778 $1066
Groceries $108 $161 $44 $281 $95
Dining out $202 $128 $81 $182 $210
Cafe $29 $35 $18 $49 $25
Coworking space $120 $88 $49 $159 $130
Mobile internet $9 $4 $3 $25 $7
Public transportation $36 $15 $6 $11 $33
Taxis $27 $15 $6 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $2 $24 $16
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $11 $81 $55
Museums and sights $7 $2 $15 $20 $26
Nightlife $43 $74 $22 $64 $54
Gym $37 $34 $9 $69 $31
Yoga $48 $71 $23 $65 $40
Massage $26 $10 $15 $51 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab BiTaksi Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow