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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |