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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $678 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $157 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $261 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $56 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $209 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $63 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $42 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $28 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $107 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $105 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 10 options on Happy Cow |