Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $2498 | $2143 | $2184 |
Rent | $499 | $316 | $1174 | $923 | $797 |
Groceries | $108 | $161 | $175 | $127 | $356 |
Dining out | $202 | $128 | $313 | $207 | $211 |
Cafe | $29 | $35 | $51 | $42 | $69 |
Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $196 | $160 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $78 | $17 | $40 |
Taxis | $27 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $49 | $49 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $54 | $97 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $20 | $217 | $6 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $82 | $77 | $93 |
Gym | $37 | $34 | $44 | $42 | $69 |
Yoga | $48 | $71 | $142 | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |