Budapest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul vs Valencia

Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Hanoi ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Valencia ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 259,453 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very high Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $5431 $2143 $2184 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $2891 $923 $797 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $383 $127 $356 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $656 $207 $211 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $72 $42 $69 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $326 $160 $222 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $45 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $220 $17 $40 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $78 $9 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $30 $49 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $100 $97 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $217 $6 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $195 $77 $93 $66
Gym $37 $57 $55 $42 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $197 $54 $112 $87
Massage $26 $21 $109 $101 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow