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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $923 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $127 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $207 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $17 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $77 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $42 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $54 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |