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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - June |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $959 | $1462 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $316 | $752 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $161 | $112 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $128 | $169 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $35 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $88 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $4 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $15 | $8 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $15 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $6 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $2 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $74 | $53 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $34 | $33 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $71 | $37 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $10 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |