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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 15,520,000 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Turkish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Istanbul Airport (IST) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September and October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in most places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $659 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $354 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $44 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $81 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $18 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $49 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $3 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $6 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $6 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $2 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $11 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $15 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $22 $66
Gym $37 $57 $9 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $23 $87
Massage $26 $21 $15 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet BiTaksi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish 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 Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight 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 Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 59 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow