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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | 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 | $1959 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $678 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $157 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $261 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $56 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $209 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $63 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $28 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $110 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $107 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $105 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $54 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | 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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow |