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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 517,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Portuguese Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Very high Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September, October January - April, December March - May, October, November May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1984 $1293 $1867 $1759
Rent $499 $503 $965 $732 $778 $717
Groceries $108 $151 $136 $87 $281 $148
Dining out $202 $134 $271 $131 $182 $280
Cafe $29 $39 $37 $18 $49 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $164 $96 $159 $96
Mobile internet $9 $4 $24 $16 $25 $21
Public transportation $36 $20 $63 $21 $11 $95
Taxis $27 $13 $27 $14 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $18 $0 $24 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $29 $8 $81 $45
Museums and sights $7 $4 $24 $9 $20 $24
Nightlife $43 $89 $47 $73 $64 $66
Gym $37 $57 $65 $15 $69 $56
Yoga $48 $57 $65 $54 $65 $82
Massage $26 $21 $50 $20 $51 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow EasyTaxi Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow