Budapest vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Playa del Carmen vs Seoul

Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Cape Town ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Da Nang ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 1,125,316 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Spanish Korean
Level of English High Very high Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November February - May January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $959 $2143 $2184
Rent $499 $618 $316 $923 $797
Groceries $108 $129 $161 $127 $356
Dining out $202 $269 $128 $207 $211
Cafe $29 $32 $35 $42 $69
Coworking space $120 $151 $88 $160 $222
Mobile internet $9 $27 $4 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $55 $15 $17 $40
Taxis $27 $21 $15 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $0 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $6 $97 $39
Museums and sights $7 $15 $2 $217 $6
Nightlife $43 $43 $74 $77 $93
Gym $37 $36 $34 $42 $69
Yoga $48 $56 $71 $54 $112
Massage $26 $30 $10 $101 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab N/A Uber, Kakao
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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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. 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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 Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow