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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Low High Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $959 $1959 $1293 $1976
Rent $615 $499 $316 $678 $732 $869
Groceries $114 $108 $161 $157 $87 $146
Dining out $165 $202 $128 $261 $131 $292
Cafe $38 $29 $35 $56 $18 $42
Coworking space $133 $120 $88 $209 $96 $152
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $35 $16 $16
Public transportation $21 $36 $15 $63 $21 $38
Taxis $9 $27 $15 $42 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $45 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $6 $28 $8 $73
Museums and sights $29 $7 $2 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $74 $110 $73 $66
Gym $30 $37 $34 $107 $15 $34
Yoga $59 $48 $71 $105 $54 $87
Massage $31 $26 $10 $54 $20 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo 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 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow