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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Moderate Low Low
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - June May - October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) 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 everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $1167 $1462 $1363
Rent $615 $499 $503 $752 $658
Groceries $114 $108 $151 $112 $150
Dining out $165 $202 $134 $169 $10
Cafe $38 $29 $39 $45 $28
Coworking space $133 $120 $72 $125 $106
Mobile internet $7 $9 $4 $4 $3
Public transportation $21 $36 $20 $8 $53
Taxis $9 $27 $13 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $0 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $3 $21 $14
Museums and sights $29 $7 $4 $9 $9
Nightlife $45 $43 $89 $53 $118
Gym $30 $37 $57 $33 $72
Yoga $59 $48 $57 $37 $87
Massage $31 $26 $21 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars 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 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow