Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | February - May | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
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 also needed. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $959 | $1293 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $274 | $316 | $732 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $169 | $161 | $87 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $108 | $128 | $131 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $45 | $35 | $18 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $95 | $88 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $11 | $4 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $60 | $15 | $21 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $20 | $15 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $8 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $62 | $74 | $73 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $41 | $34 | $15 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $55 | $71 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Grab | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |