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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $1959 | $2498 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $274 | $678 | $1174 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $169 | $157 | $175 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $108 | $261 | $313 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $45 | $56 | $51 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $95 | $209 | $196 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $11 | $35 | $10 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $60 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $20 | $42 | $44 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $10 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $8 | $28 | $54 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $62 | $110 | $82 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $41 | $107 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $55 | $105 | $142 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $54 | $64 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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 | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |