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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $659 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $354 | $797 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $44 | $356 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $81 | $211 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $18 | $69 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $49 | $222 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $40 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $6 | $40 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $6 | $41 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $13 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $11 | $39 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $15 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $22 | $93 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $9 | $69 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $23 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $75 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected | 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 | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |