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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1167 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $503 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $151 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $134 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $39 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $20 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $13 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $0 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $3 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $4 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $89 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $57 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $57 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |