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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $2498 | $1867 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $1174 | $778 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $175 | $281 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $313 | $182 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $51 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $196 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $78 | $11 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $44 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $54 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $64 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $142 | $65 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $64 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |