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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 517,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Portuguese Korean
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December March - May, September, October March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1167 $1984 $2184
Rent $499 $316 $503 $965 $797
Groceries $108 $161 $151 $136 $356
Dining out $202 $128 $134 $271 $211
Cafe $29 $35 $39 $37 $69
Coworking space $120 $88 $72 $164 $222
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $24 $40
Public transportation $36 $15 $20 $63 $40
Taxis $27 $15 $13 $27 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $18 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $3 $29 $39
Museums and sights $7 $2 $4 $24 $6
Nightlife $43 $74 $89 $47 $93
Gym $37 $34 $57 $65 $69
Yoga $48 $71 $57 $65 $112
Massage $26 $10 $21 $50 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow