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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | January - April, December | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1293 | $2143 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $732 | $923 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $87 | $127 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $131 | $207 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $18 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $96 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $16 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $21 | $17 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $14 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $8 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $73 | $77 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $15 | $42 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $54 | $54 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $20 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | EasyTaxi | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |