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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 1,125,316 15,520,000 8,850,000 259,453 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Vietnamese Turkish Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English High Low Low Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April February - May April - June, September and October March - May, October, November January - May, October - December March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $959 $659 $1867 $2143 $2184
Rent $499 $274 $316 $354 $778 $923 $797
Groceries $108 $169 $161 $44 $281 $127 $356
Dining out $202 $108 $128 $81 $182 $207 $211
Cafe $29 $45 $35 $18 $49 $42 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $88 $49 $159 $160 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $3 $25 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $60 $15 $6 $11 $17 $40
Taxis $27 $20 $15 $6 $9 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $0 $2 $24 $49 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $6 $11 $81 $97 $39
Museums and sights $7 $8 $2 $15 $20 $217 $6
Nightlife $43 $62 $74 $22 $64 $77 $93
Gym $37 $41 $34 $9 $69 $42 $69
Yoga $48 $55 $71 $23 $65 $54 $112
Massage $26 $10 $10 $15 $51 $101 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Viettel, Vinafone Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab BiTaksi Uber N/A Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow