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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $780 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $158 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $240 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $53 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $175 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $61 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $33 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $19 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $35 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $50 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $66 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $37 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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. | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |