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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 2,427,000 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November February - May January - April, December March - May, October, November May - October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
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 some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $959 $1293 $1867 $1363
Rent $939 $499 $316 $732 $778 $658
Groceries $188 $108 $161 $87 $281 $150
Dining out $271 $202 $128 $131 $182 $10
Cafe $57 $29 $35 $18 $49 $28
Coworking space $174 $120 $88 $96 $159 $106
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $16 $25 $3
Public transportation $88 $36 $15 $21 $11 $53
Taxis $58 $27 $15 $14 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $6 $8 $81 $14
Museums and sights $37 $7 $2 $9 $20 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $74 $73 $64 $118
Gym $66 $37 $34 $15 $69 $72
Yoga $99 $48 $71 $54 $65 $87
Massage $56 $26 $10 $20 $51 $10
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab EasyTaxi Uber Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 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 Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) 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 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow