Budapest vs Hanoi vs Playa del Carmen vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - May, October - December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $2143 $1462
Rent $499 $503 $923 $752
Groceries $108 $151 $127 $112
Dining out $202 $134 $207 $169
Cafe $29 $39 $42 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $160 $125
Mobile internet $9 $4 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $20 $17 $8
Taxis $27 $13 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $97 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $217 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $77 $53
Gym $37 $57 $42 $33
Yoga $48 $57 $54 $37
Massage $26 $21 $101 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow