Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Medellin vs New York City vs Porto

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 2,427,000 8,323,340 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese
Level of English High High Moderate Low Very high Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December January - April, December April - June, September - November May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $1293 $5431 $1759
Rent $499 $844 $503 $732 $2891 $717
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $87 $383 $148
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $131 $656 $280
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $18 $72 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $96 $326 $96
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $16 $45 $21
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $21 $220 $95
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $14 $78 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $0 $30 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $8 $100 $45
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $9 $74 $24
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $73 $195 $66
Gym $37 $14 $57 $15 $55 $56
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $54 $197 $82
Massage $26 $10 $21 $20 $109 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not 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 A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow