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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December May - September March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1293 $1759 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $732 $717 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $87 $148 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $131 $280 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $18 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $96 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $16 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $21 $95 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $14 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $8 $45 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $24 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $73 $66 $66
Gym $37 $57 $15 $56 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $54 $82 $87
Massage $26 $21 $20 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS 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 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa 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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow