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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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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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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i Bà i International Airport (HAN) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1293 | $5431 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $732 | $2891 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $87 | $383 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $131 | $656 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $18 | $72 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $96 | $326 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $21 | $220 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $14 | $78 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $0 | $30 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $8 | $100 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $74 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $73 | $195 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $15 | $55 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $54 | $197 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $20 | $109 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |