Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Sofia

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese Bulgarian
Level of English High High Low Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) 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. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $1289
Rent $499 $844 $316 $503 $567
Groceries $108 $98 $161 $151 $10
Dining out $202 $121 $128 $134 $227
Cafe $29 $25 $35 $39 $27
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $72 $140
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $4 $10
Public transportation $36 $9 $15 $20 $30
Taxis $27 $9 $15 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $6 $3 $18
Museums and sights $7 $4 $2 $4 $12
Nightlife $43 $23 $74 $89 $82
Gym $37 $14 $34 $57 $23
Yoga $48 $19 $71 $57 $62
Massage $26 $10 $10 $21 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water 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 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. 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 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 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 20 options on HappyCow