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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $1167 | $1867 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $503 | $778 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $151 | $281 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $134 | $182 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $39 | $49 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $72 | $159 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $25 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $20 | $11 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $13 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $3 | $81 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $20 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $89 | $64 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $57 | $69 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $51 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |