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

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000 6,718,903 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeão International Airport Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November January - March, December March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) KRW - South Korean won (â‚©)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1867 $1833 $2184
Rent $499 $316 $778 $1066 $797
Groceries $108 $161 $281 $95 $356
Dining out $202 $128 $182 $210 $211
Cafe $29 $35 $49 $25 $69
Coworking space $120 $88 $159 $130 $222
Mobile internet $9 $4 $25 $7 $40
Public transportation $36 $15 $11 $33 $40
Taxis $27 $15 $9 $14 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $81 $55 $39
Museums and sights $7 $2 $20 $26 $6
Nightlife $43 $74 $64 $54 $93
Gym $37 $34 $69 $31 $69
Yoga $48 $71 $65 $40 $112
Massage $26 $10 $51 $32 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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) 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. Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow