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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November February - May March - June, 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
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $959 $1976
Rent $615 $499 $316 $869
Groceries $114 $108 $161 $146
Dining out $165 $202 $128 $292
Cafe $38 $29 $35 $42
Coworking space $133 $120 $88 $152
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $16
Public transportation $21 $36 $15 $38
Taxis $9 $27 $15 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $73
Museums and sights $29 $7 $2 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $74 $66
Gym $30 $37 $34 $34
Yoga $59 $48 $71 $87
Massage $31 $26 $10 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, Orange
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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Cabify, 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow