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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 6,578,0179
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish
Level of English Very high High High High Low Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November September - December February - May March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $1321 $959 $2498
Rent $939 $615 $499 $844 $316 $1174
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $98 $161 $175
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $121 $128 $313
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $25 $35 $51
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $95 $88 $196
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $11 $4 $10
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $9 $15 $78
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $9 $15 $44
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $14 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $24 $6 $54
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $4 $2 $20
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $23 $74 $82
Gym $66 $30 $37 $14 $34 $44
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $19 $71 $142
Massage $56 $31 $26 $10 $10 $64
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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!
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow