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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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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 1,166,978 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Thai | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Very High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | November - April | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $974 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $274 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $717 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $169 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $148 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $108 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $280 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $45 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $95 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $11 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $60 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $95 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $20 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $25 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $10 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $10 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $24 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $62 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $41 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $55 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $82 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $10 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $48 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | AIS, DTAC | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. |
| 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 | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa |
| 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 | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow |