Budapest vs Hanoi vs New York City vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $5431 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $2891 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $383 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $656 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $72 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $326 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $45 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $220 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $100 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $195 $66
Gym $37 $57 $55 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $197 $87
Massage $26 $21 $109 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon 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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, 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 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 98 listings on Happy Cow