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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $678 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $157 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $261 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $56 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $209 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $63 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $28 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $8 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $107 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $105 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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. | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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. | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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. | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |