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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 15,520,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November February - May April - June, September and October January - April, December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $959 $659 $1293 $1867 $2184
Rent $939 $499 $316 $354 $732 $778 $797
Groceries $188 $108 $161 $44 $87 $281 $356
Dining out $271 $202 $128 $81 $131 $182 $211
Cafe $57 $29 $35 $18 $18 $49 $69
Coworking space $174 $120 $88 $49 $96 $159 $222
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $3 $16 $25 $40
Public transportation $88 $36 $15 $6 $21 $11 $40
Taxis $58 $27 $15 $6 $14 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $2 $0 $24 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $11 $8 $81 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $15 $9 $20 $6
Nightlife $63 $43 $74 $22 $73 $64 $93
Gym $66 $37 $34 $9 $15 $69 $69
Yoga $99 $48 $71 $23 $54 $65 $112
Massage $56 $26 $10 $15 $20 $51 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab BiTaksi EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow