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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| 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 most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $659 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $618 | $354 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $129 | $44 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $269 | $81 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $32 | $18 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $151 | $49 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $27 | $3 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $55 | $6 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $21 | $6 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $2 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $19 | $11 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $15 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $22 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $36 | $9 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $56 | $23 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $30 | $15 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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 | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
| 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 | 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 | 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. | 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! |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |