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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $1293 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $354 | $732 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $44 | $87 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $81 | $131 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $18 | $18 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $49 | $96 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $3 | $16 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $6 | $21 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $6 | $14 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $2 | $0 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $11 | $8 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $22 | $73 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $23 | $54 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $20 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |