Budapest vs Hanoi vs Mexico City vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,850,000 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
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 everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1867 $2184 $1462
Rent $499 $503 $778 $797 $752
Groceries $108 $151 $281 $356 $112
Dining out $202 $134 $182 $211 $169
Cafe $29 $39 $49 $69 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $159 $222 $125
Mobile internet $9 $4 $25 $40 $4
Public transportation $36 $20 $11 $40 $8
Taxis $27 $13 $9 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $81 $39 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $20 $6 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $64 $93 $53
Gym $37 $57 $69 $69 $33
Yoga $48 $57 $65 $112 $37
Massage $26 $21 $51 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
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 Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow