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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Korean Bulgarian
Level of English High Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $2184 $1289
Rent $499 $503 $797 $567
Groceries $108 $151 $356 $10
Dining out $202 $134 $211 $227
Cafe $29 $39 $69 $27
Coworking space $120 $72 $222 $140
Mobile internet $9 $4 $40 $10
Public transportation $36 $20 $40 $30
Taxis $27 $13 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $39 $18
Museums and sights $7 $4 $6 $12
Nightlife $43 $89 $93 $82
Gym $37 $57 $69 $23
Yoga $48 $57 $112 $62
Massage $26 $21 $75 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus 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%. Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water 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. 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.
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets 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 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow