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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | High | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $1984 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $678 | $965 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $157 | $136 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $261 | $271 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $56 | $37 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $209 | $164 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $24 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $63 | $63 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $42 | $27 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $18 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $28 | $29 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $8 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $47 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $107 | $65 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $105 | $65 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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. | 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, 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |