Berlin vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Madrid vs Porto vs Seoul vs Tbilisi

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Population 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 6,578,0179 237,559 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) German Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Korean Georgian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Moderate Very High Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit May - September March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September - November May - September March - May, September - November March - June
Currency EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $2200 $1230 $1167 $2498 $1759 $2184 $1462
Rent $939 $499 $503 $1174 $717 $797 $752
Groceries $188 $108 $151 $175 $148 $356 $112
Dining out $271 $202 $134 $313 $280 $211 $169
Cafe $57 $29 $39 $51 $45 $69 $45
Coworking space $174 $120 $72 $196 $96 $222 $125
Mobile internet $23 $9 $4 $10 $21 $40 $4
Public transportation $88 $36 $20 $78 $95 $40 $8
Taxis $58 $27 $13 $44 $25 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $49 $10 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $64 $24 $3 $54 $45 $39 $21
Museums and sights $37 $7 $4 $20 $24 $6 $9
Nightlife $63 $43 $89 $82 $66 $93 $53
Gym $66 $37 $57 $44 $56 $69 $33
Yoga $99 $48 $57 $142 $82 $112 $37
Massage $56 $26 $21 $64 $48 $75 $53
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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! Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 85 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow