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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $354 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $44 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $81 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $18 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $49 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $6 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $6 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $22 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $9 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $23 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $15 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 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, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |