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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 6,578,0179 237,559 112,490
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September - November May - September May - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $2498 $1759 $1363
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $1174 $717 $658
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $175 $148 $150
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $313 $280 $10
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $51 $45 $28
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $196 $96 $106
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $10 $21 $3
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $78 $95 $53
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $44 $25 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $49 $10 $33
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $54 $45 $14
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $82 $66 $118
Gym $62 $37 $34 $44 $56 $72
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $142 $82 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $64 $48 $10
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow