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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $2498 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $1174 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $175 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $313 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $51 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $196 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $78 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $44 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $49 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $54 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $20 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $82 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $44 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $64 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |