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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 259,453 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Czech Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Very High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May January - May, October - December May - September June - October March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $2143 $1759 $1806 $2184 $1976
Rent $499 $316 $923 $717 $780 $797 $869
Groceries $108 $161 $127 $148 $158 $356 $146
Dining out $202 $128 $207 $280 $240 $211 $292
Cafe $29 $35 $42 $45 $53 $69 $42
Coworking space $120 $88 $160 $96 $175 $222 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $21 $21 $24 $40 $16
Public transportation $36 $15 $17 $95 $61 $40 $38
Taxis $27 $15 $9 $25 $33 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $49 $10 $19 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $97 $45 $19 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $2 $217 $24 $35 $6 $44
Nightlife $43 $74 $77 $66 $50 $93 $66
Gym $37 $34 $42 $56 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $71 $54 $82 $66 $112 $87
Massage $26 $10 $101 $48 $37 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow