Budapest vs Hanoi vs Sofia vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,270,169 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Bulgarian Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Moderate High Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April-June, September-October March - June May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) 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 in some places
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1289 $1462 $1363
Rent $499 $503 $567 $752 $658
Groceries $108 $151 $10 $112 $150
Dining out $202 $134 $227 $169 $10
Cafe $29 $39 $27 $45 $28
Coworking space $120 $72 $140 $125 $106
Mobile internet $9 $4 $10 $4 $3
Public transportation $36 $20 $30 $8 $53
Taxis $27 $13 $12 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $40 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $18 $21 $14
Museums and sights $7 $4 $12 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $82 $53 $118
Gym $37 $57 $23 $33 $72
Yoga $48 $57 $62 $37 $87
Massage $26 $21 $29 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone A1, Telenor, Vivacom Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline 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%. 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. 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 Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars 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 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow