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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | February - May | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $959 | $1289 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $316 | $567 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $161 | $10 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $128 | $227 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $35 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $88 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $15 | $30 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $15 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $6 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $2 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $74 | $82 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $34 | $23 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $71 | $62 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |