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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Moderate High Moderate Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $1167 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $615 $499 $503 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $114 $108 $151 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $165 $202 $134 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $38 $29 $39 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $133 $120 $72 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $21 $36 $20 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $9 $27 $13 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $3 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $29 $7 $4 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $89 $50 $93 $118
Gym $30 $37 $57 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $59 $48 $57 $66 $112 $87
Massage $31 $26 $21 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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 Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow