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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 15,520,000 144,900
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Turkish Greek
Level of English Very high Low High Low Moderate Low High
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - May, October - December
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $959 $1167 $659 $1959
Rent $939 $480 $499 $316 $503 $354 $678
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $161 $151 $44 $157
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $128 $134 $81 $261
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $35 $39 $18 $56
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $88 $72 $49 $209
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $4 $3 $35
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $15 $20 $6 $63
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $15 $13 $6 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $0 $0 $2 $45
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $6 $3 $11 $28
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $2 $4 $15 $8
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $74 $89 $22 $110
Gym $66 $15 $37 $34 $57 $9 $107
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $71 $57 $23 $105
Massage $56 $37 $26 $10 $21 $15 $54
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 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%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet BiTaksi nTaxi
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well..
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too.
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available