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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1167 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $503 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $151 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $134 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $39 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $72 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $20 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $13 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $0 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $3 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $89 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $57 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $57 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $21 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |