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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 517,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Very high | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | March - May, September, October | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $1984 | $1806 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $965 | $780 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $136 | $158 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $271 | $240 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $37 | $53 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $164 | $175 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $24 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $63 | $61 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $27 | $33 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $18 | $19 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $29 | $19 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $24 | $35 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $47 | $50 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $65 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $65 | $66 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $50 | $37 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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 | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 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 | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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! | 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 | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 107 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |