Budapest vs Cape Town vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Porto vs Ubud

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 8,053,663 880,691 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Very high Moderate Low Very High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January, February, October - December December - April May - September May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $1167 $2359 $1759 $1363
Rent $499 $618 $503 $1036 $717 $658
Groceries $108 $129 $151 $236 $148 $150
Dining out $202 $269 $134 $371 $280 $10
Cafe $29 $32 $39 $43 $45 $28
Coworking space $120 $151 $72 $157 $96 $106
Mobile internet $9 $27 $4 $21 $21 $3
Public transportation $36 $55 $20 $12 $95 $53
Taxis $27 $21 $13 $48 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $0 $0 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $3 $35 $45 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $4 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $43 $43 $89 $117 $66 $118
Gym $37 $36 $57 $37 $56 $72
Yoga $48 $56 $57 $163 $82 $87
Massage $26 $30 $21 $75 $48 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow