Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1867 $1833 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $778 $1066 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $281 $95 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $182 $210 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $49 $25 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $159 $130 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $25 $7 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $11 $33 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $81 $55 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $20 $26 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $64 $54 $66
Gym $37 $57 $69 $31 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $65 $40 $87
Massage $26 $21 $51 $32 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
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, bars and services 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow