Budapest vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Seoul vs Sofia

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Korean Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1867 $2184 $1289
Rent $499 $316 $778 $797 $567
Groceries $108 $161 $281 $356 $10
Dining out $202 $128 $182 $211 $227
Cafe $29 $35 $49 $69 $27
Coworking space $120 $88 $159 $222 $140
Mobile internet $9 $4 $25 $40 $10
Public transportation $36 $15 $11 $40 $30
Taxis $27 $15 $9 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $81 $39 $18
Museums and sights $7 $2 $20 $6 $12
Nightlife $43 $74 $64 $93 $82
Gym $37 $34 $69 $69 $23
Yoga $48 $71 $65 $112 $62
Massage $26 $10 $51 $75 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow