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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,125,316 8,053,663 8,323,340 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Vietnamese English (de facto) Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High High Low Moderate Very high Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December February - May January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) USD - US Dollar ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
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 Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $959 $1167 $5431 $1363
Rent $499 $844 $316 $503 $2891 $658
Groceries $108 $98 $161 $151 $383 $150
Dining out $202 $121 $128 $134 $656 $10
Cafe $29 $25 $35 $39 $72 $28
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $72 $326 $106
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $4 $45 $3
Public transportation $36 $9 $15 $20 $220 $53
Taxis $27 $9 $15 $13 $78 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $0 $30 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $6 $3 $100 $14
Museums and sights $7 $4 $2 $4 $74 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $74 $89 $195 $118
Gym $37 $14 $34 $57 $55 $72
Yoga $48 $19 $71 $57 $197 $87
Massage $26 $10 $10 $21 $109 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Telkomsel, XL Axiata
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%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Grab, GoJek
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. 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 79 options on Happy Cow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow