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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| 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. | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1867 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $503 | $778 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $151 | $281 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $134 | $182 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $39 | $49 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $72 | $159 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $25 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $20 | $11 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $13 | $9 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $3 | $81 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $20 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $89 | $64 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $57 | $69 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $57 | $65 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $21 | $51 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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%. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |