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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 517,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese
Level of English High High Low Very high
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $959 $1984
Rent $615 $499 $316 $965
Groceries $114 $108 $161 $136
Dining out $165 $202 $128 $271
Cafe $38 $29 $35 $37
Coworking space $133 $120 $88 $164
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $24
Public transportation $21 $36 $15 $63
Taxis $9 $27 $15 $27
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $18
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $29
Museums and sights $29 $7 $2 $24
Nightlife $45 $43 $74 $47
Gym $30 $37 $34 $65
Yoga $59 $48 $71 $65
Massage $31 $26 $10 $50
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone
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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 401 listings on Happy Cow