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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 9,963,452 1,270,169 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Korean Bulgarian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Moderate Very high Moderate High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November March - May, September - November April-June, September-October May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $5431 $2184 $1289 $1363
Rent $499 $503 $2891 $797 $567 $658
Groceries $108 $151 $383 $356 $10 $150
Dining out $202 $134 $656 $211 $227 $10
Cafe $29 $39 $72 $69 $27 $28
Coworking space $120 $72 $326 $222 $140 $106
Mobile internet $9 $4 $45 $40 $10 $3
Public transportation $36 $20 $220 $40 $30 $53
Taxis $27 $13 $78 $41 $12 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $30 $13 $40 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $100 $39 $18 $14
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $6 $12 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $195 $93 $82 $118
Gym $37 $57 $55 $69 $23 $72
Yoga $48 $57 $197 $112 $62 $87
Massage $26 $21 $109 $75 $29 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. 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. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 255 listings on Happy Cow