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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - June |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
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 |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1867 | $1759 | $1462 |
Rent | $499 | $503 | $778 | $717 | $752 |
Groceries | $108 | $151 | $281 | $148 | $112 |
Dining out | $202 | $134 | $182 | $280 | $169 |
Cafe | $29 | $39 | $49 | $45 | $45 |
Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $159 | $96 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $4 |
Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $11 | $95 | $8 |
Taxis | $27 | $13 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $24 | $10 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $81 | $45 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $64 | $66 | $53 |
Gym | $37 | $57 | $69 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $48 | $57 | $65 | $82 | $37 |
Massage | $26 | $21 | $51 | $48 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
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) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |