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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $2498 | $1867 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $1174 | $778 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $175 | $281 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $313 | $182 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $51 | $49 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $196 | $159 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $78 | $11 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $44 | $9 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $54 | $81 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $82 | $64 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $44 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $142 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $64 | $51 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |