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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November February - May January - May, October - December May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $959 $2143 $1759
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $316 $923 $717
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $161 $127 $148
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $128 $207 $280
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $35 $42 $45
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $88 $160 $96
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $4 $21 $21
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $15 $17 $95
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $15 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $6 $97 $45
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $2 $217 $24
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $74 $77 $66
Gym $62 $66 $37 $34 $42 $56
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $71 $54 $82
Massage $89 $56 $26 $10 $101 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 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 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos 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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow