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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 2,427,000 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Spanish Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December January - April, December March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $1293 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $732 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $87 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $131 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $18 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $96 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $16 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $21 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $14 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $0 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $8 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $73 $64 $53 $66
Gym $37 $57 $15 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $54 $65 $37 $87
Massage $26 $21 $20 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet EasyTaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow