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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January, February, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $1167 | $1833 | $1289 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $274 | $503 | $1066 | $567 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $169 | $151 | $95 | $10 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $108 | $134 | $210 | $227 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $45 | $39 | $25 | $27 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $95 | $72 | $130 | $140 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $7 | $10 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $60 | $20 | $33 | $30 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $20 | $13 | $14 | $12 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $8 | $3 | $55 | $18 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $4 | $26 | $12 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $62 | $89 | $54 | $82 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $41 | $57 | $31 | $23 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $55 | $57 | $40 | $62 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $32 | $29 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |