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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 8,053,663 | 517,000 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Very High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | January, February, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $1167 | $1984 | $1759 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $503 | $965 | $717 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $151 | $136 | $148 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $134 | $271 | $280 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $39 | $37 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $72 | $164 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $24 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $20 | $63 | $95 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $13 | $27 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $18 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $3 | $29 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $4 | $24 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $89 | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $57 | $65 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $57 | $65 | $82 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $50 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |