Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs Ubud

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 517,000 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Portuguese Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September, October March - May, October, November May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1984 $1867 $1363
Rent $499 $274 $965 $778 $658
Groceries $108 $169 $136 $281 $150
Dining out $202 $108 $271 $182 $10
Cafe $29 $45 $37 $49 $28
Coworking space $120 $95 $164 $159 $106
Mobile internet $9 $11 $24 $25 $3
Public transportation $36 $60 $63 $11 $53
Taxis $27 $20 $27 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $18 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $29 $81 $14
Museums and sights $7 $8 $24 $20 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $47 $64 $118
Gym $37 $41 $65 $69 $72
Yoga $48 $55 $65 $65 $87
Massage $26 $10 $50 $51 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 90 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow