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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |