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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Turkish |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $659 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $618 | $503 | $354 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $129 | $151 | $44 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $269 | $134 | $81 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $32 | $39 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $151 | $72 | $49 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $27 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $55 | $20 | $6 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $21 | $13 | $6 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $49 | $0 | $2 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $11 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $15 | $4 | $15 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $43 | $89 | $22 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $36 | $57 | $9 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $56 | $57 | $23 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $30 | $21 | $15 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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 |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |