Budapest vs Cape Town vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Sofia vs Ubud

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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 1,125,316 144,900 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Vietnamese Greek Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Very high Low High High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November February - May March - May, October - December April-June, September-October May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $959 $1959 $1289 $1363
Rent $499 $618 $316 $678 $567 $658
Groceries $108 $129 $161 $157 $10 $150
Dining out $202 $269 $128 $261 $227 $10
Cafe $29 $32 $35 $56 $27 $28
Coworking space $120 $151 $88 $209 $140 $106
Mobile internet $9 $27 $4 $35 $10 $3
Public transportation $36 $55 $15 $63 $30 $53
Taxis $27 $21 $15 $42 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $0 $45 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $6 $28 $18 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $2 $8 $12 $9
Nightlife $43 $43 $74 $110 $82 $118
Gym $37 $36 $34 $107 $23 $72
Yoga $48 $56 $71 $105 $62 $87
Massage $26 $30 $10 $54 $29 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab nTaxi TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow