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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $2498 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $503 | $1174 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $151 | $175 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $134 | $313 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $39 | $51 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $72 | $196 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $20 | $78 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $13 | $44 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $3 | $54 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $89 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $57 | $44 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $57 | $142 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $21 | $64 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros |
| 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |