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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Turkish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $659 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $354 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $44 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $81 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $18 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $49 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $3 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $6 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $6 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $2 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $11 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $22 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $9 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $23 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $15 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 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 | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |