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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 6,578,0179 2,427,000 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Low Moderate Low Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, September - November January - April, December May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $2498 $1293 $1759
Rent $499 $316 $1174 $732 $717
Groceries $108 $161 $175 $87 $148
Dining out $202 $128 $313 $131 $280
Cafe $29 $35 $51 $18 $45
Coworking space $120 $88 $196 $96 $96
Mobile internet $9 $4 $10 $16 $21
Public transportation $36 $15 $78 $21 $95
Taxis $27 $15 $44 $14 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $49 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $54 $8 $45
Museums and sights $7 $2 $20 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $74 $82 $73 $66
Gym $37 $34 $44 $15 $56
Yoga $48 $71 $142 $54 $82
Massage $26 $10 $64 $20 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow