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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 1,270,169 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Bulgarian Georgian
Level of English High Moderate High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April-June, September-October March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
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 Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1289 $1462
Rent $499 $503 $567 $752
Groceries $108 $151 $10 $112
Dining out $202 $134 $227 $169
Cafe $29 $39 $27 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $140 $125
Mobile internet $9 $4 $10 $4
Public transportation $36 $20 $30 $8
Taxis $27 $13 $12 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $40 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $18 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $12 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $82 $53
Gym $37 $57 $23 $33
Yoga $48 $57 $62 $37
Massage $26 $21 $29 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone A1, Telenor, Vivacom 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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet TaxiMe, TaxiStars Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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.
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
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow