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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very high | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1867 | $5431 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $778 | $2891 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $281 | $383 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $182 | $656 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $49 | $72 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $159 | $326 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $11 | $220 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $9 | $78 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $81 | $100 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $74 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $64 | $195 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $65 | $197 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $51 | $109 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at 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 |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |