Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen

Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 1,125,316 259,453
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April February - May January - May, October - December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $959 $2143
Rent $499 $274 $316 $923
Groceries $108 $169 $161 $127
Dining out $202 $108 $128 $207
Cafe $29 $45 $35 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $160
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $21
Public transportation $36 $60 $15 $17
Taxis $27 $20 $15 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $6 $97
Museums and sights $7 $8 $2 $217
Nightlife $43 $62 $74 $77
Gym $37 $41 $34 $42
Yoga $48 $55 $71 $54
Massage $26 $10 $10 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab N/A
Tap water 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow