Budapest 🇭🇺
|
Hanoi 🇻🇳
|
Istanbul 🇹🇷
|
Larnaca 🇨🇾
|
Prague 🇨🇿
|
|
Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Czech |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1806 |
Rent | $499 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $780 |
Groceries | $108 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $158 |
Dining out | $202 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $240 |
Cafe | $29 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $53 |
Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $50 |
Gym | $37 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $66 |
Massage | $26 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow |