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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 237,559 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Czech
Level of English Very high Very high High Low Very High High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November February - May May - September June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
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 everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $959 $1759 $1806
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $316 $717 $780
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $161 $148 $158
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $128 $280 $240
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $35 $45 $53
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $88 $96 $175
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $4 $21 $24
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $15 $95 $61
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $15 $25 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $0 $10 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $6 $45 $19
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $2 $24 $35
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $74 $66 $50
Gym $62 $66 $37 $34 $56 $56
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $71 $82 $66
Massage $89 $56 $26 $10 $48 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow