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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |