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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1759 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $717 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $148 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $280 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $45 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $96 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $21 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $95 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $25 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $10 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $45 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $24 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $66 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $82 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $48 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |