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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population 5,680,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Thai Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Korean Georgian
Level of English Low High Moderate Low Moderate Low
Main airport Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, November, December March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December March - May, September - November March - June
Currency THB - Thai Baht (฿) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1560 $1230 $1167 $1293 $2184 $1462
Rent $616 $499 $503 $732 $797 $752
Groceries $191 $108 $151 $87 $356 $112
Dining out $168 $202 $134 $131 $211 $169
Cafe $45 $29 $39 $18 $69 $45
Coworking space $127 $120 $72 $96 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $40 $4
Public transportation $32 $36 $20 $21 $40 $8
Taxis $19 $27 $13 $14 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $46 $24 $3 $8 $39 $21
Museums and sights $21 $7 $4 $9 $6 $9
Nightlife $50 $43 $89 $73 $93 $53
Gym $96 $37 $57 $15 $69 $33
Yoga $98 $48 $57 $54 $112 $37
Massage $11 $26 $21 $20 $75 $53
SIM card options AIS Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% for restaurants, bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Grab Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 416 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow