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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 8,323,340 237,559 6,718,903 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese English (de facto) Portuguese Portuguese Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very high Very High Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December April - June, September - November May - September January - March, December May - October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $5431 $1759 $1833 $1363 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $2891 $717 $1066 $658 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $383 $148 $95 $150 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $656 $280 $210 $10 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $72 $45 $25 $28 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $326 $96 $130 $106 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $45 $21 $7 $3 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $220 $95 $33 $53 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $78 $25 $14 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $30 $10 $16 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $100 $45 $55 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $24 $26 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $195 $66 $54 $118 $66
Gym $37 $57 $55 $56 $31 $72 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $197 $82 $40 $87 $87
Massage $26 $21 $109 $48 $32 $10 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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. American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. 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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum 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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow