Budapest vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Sofia vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 1,270,169 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Bulgarian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low High High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Sofia International Airport (SOF) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December April-June, September-October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1959 $1289 $1976
Rent $499 $316 $678 $567 $869
Groceries $108 $161 $157 $10 $146
Dining out $202 $128 $261 $227 $292
Cafe $29 $35 $56 $27 $42
Coworking space $120 $88 $209 $140 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $35 $10 $16
Public transportation $36 $15 $63 $30 $38
Taxis $27 $15 $42 $12 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $45 $40 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $28 $18 $73
Museums and sights $7 $2 $8 $12 $44
Nightlife $43 $74 $110 $82 $66
Gym $37 $34 $107 $23 $34
Yoga $48 $71 $105 $62 $87
Massage $26 $10 $54 $29 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN A1, Telenor, Vivacom Vodafone, Orange
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 cafés Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi TaxiMe, TaxiStars Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, 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. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
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 98 listings on Happy Cow