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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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. | 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. | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |