Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $1167 | $659 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $499 | $274 | $316 | $503 | $354 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $108 | $169 | $161 | $151 | $44 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $202 | $108 | $128 | $134 | $81 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $29 | $45 | $35 | $39 | $18 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $72 | $49 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $15 | $20 | $6 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $20 | $15 | $13 | $6 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $0 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $3 | $11 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $4 | $15 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $89 | $22 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $37 | $41 | $34 | $57 | $9 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $55 | $71 | $57 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 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%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 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 |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! |
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 | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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. |
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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |