Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | March - May, September - November | December - April | April-June, September-October | May - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
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 everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $2498 | $2359 | $1289 | $1363 |
Rent | $499 | $274 | $316 | $1174 | $1036 | $567 | $658 |
Groceries | $108 | $169 | $161 | $175 | $236 | $10 | $150 |
Dining out | $202 | $108 | $128 | $313 | $371 | $227 | $10 |
Cafe | $29 | $45 | $35 | $51 | $43 | $27 | $28 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $196 | $157 | $140 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $15 | $78 | $12 | $30 | $53 |
Taxis | $27 | $20 | $15 | $44 | $48 | $12 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $40 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $6 | $54 | $35 | $18 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $2 | $20 | $9 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $74 | $82 | $117 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $37 | $41 | $34 | $44 | $37 | $23 | $72 |
Yoga | $48 | $55 | $71 | $142 | $163 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $64 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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 | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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, 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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, 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |