Budapest vs Da Nang vs Mexico City vs Sofia vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,850,000 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October, November April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
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 almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1867 $1289 $1976
Rent $499 $316 $778 $567 $869
Groceries $108 $161 $281 $10 $146
Dining out $202 $128 $182 $227 $292
Cafe $29 $35 $49 $27 $42
Coworking space $120 $88 $159 $140 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $25 $10 $16
Public transportation $36 $15 $11 $30 $38
Taxis $27 $15 $9 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $81 $18 $73
Museums and sights $7 $2 $20 $12 $44
Nightlife $43 $74 $64 $82 $66
Gym $37 $34 $69 $23 $34
Yoga $48 $71 $65 $62 $87
Massage $26 $10 $51 $29 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow