Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Panama City vs Sofia

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 880,691 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Moderate Low High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December December - April April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1167 $2359 $1289
Rent $499 $316 $503 $1036 $567
Groceries $108 $161 $151 $236 $10
Dining out $202 $128 $134 $371 $227
Cafe $29 $35 $39 $43 $27
Coworking space $120 $88 $72 $157 $140
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $21 $10
Public transportation $36 $15 $20 $12 $30
Taxis $27 $15 $13 $48 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $3 $35 $18
Museums and sights $7 $2 $4 $9 $12
Nightlife $43 $74 $89 $117 $82
Gym $37 $34 $57 $37 $23
Yoga $48 $71 $57 $163 $62
Massage $26 $10 $21 $75 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and 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%. 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Tu Chofer TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water 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. 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. Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 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 Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 20 options on HappyCow