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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Georgian |
Level of English | High | Low | Very High | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1759 | $1289 | $1462 |
Rent | $499 | $316 | $717 | $567 | $752 |
Groceries | $108 | $161 | $148 | $10 | $112 |
Dining out | $202 | $128 | $280 | $227 | $169 |
Cafe | $29 | $35 | $45 | $27 | $45 |
Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $96 | $140 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $21 | $10 | $4 |
Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $95 | $30 | $8 |
Taxis | $27 | $15 | $25 | $12 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $10 | $40 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $45 | $18 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $66 | $82 | $53 |
Gym | $37 | $34 | $56 | $23 | $33 |
Yoga | $48 | $71 | $82 | $62 | $37 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $48 | $29 | $53 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |