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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese
Level of English Low High Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred.
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $959 $1167
Rent $480 $499 $316 $503
Groceries $82 $108 $161 $151
Dining out $174 $202 $128 $134
Cafe $22 $29 $35 $39
Coworking space $77 $120 $88 $72
Mobile internet $11 $9 $4 $4
Public transportation $23 $36 $15 $20
Taxis $28 $27 $15 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $0 $0
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $6 $3
Museums and sights $7 $7 $2 $4
Nightlife $46 $43 $74 $89
Gym $15 $37 $34 $57
Yoga $57 $48 $71 $57
Massage $37 $26 $10 $21
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%.
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles.
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow