Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Low |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $1549 | $659 |
Rent | $616 | $499 | $618 | $354 |
Groceries | $191 | $108 | $129 | $44 |
Dining out | $168 | $202 | $269 | $81 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $32 | $18 |
Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $151 | $49 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $27 | $3 |
Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $55 | $6 |
Taxis | $19 | $27 | $21 | $6 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $49 | $2 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $19 | $11 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $15 | $15 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $22 |
Gym | $96 | $37 | $36 | $9 |
Yoga | $98 | $48 | $56 | $23 |
Massage | $11 | $26 | $30 | $15 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |