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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $659 | $1959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $354 | $678 | $778 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $44 | $157 | $281 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $81 | $261 | $182 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $18 | $56 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $49 | $209 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $3 | $35 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $2 | $45 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $11 | $28 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $22 | $110 | $64 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $9 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $23 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $15 | $54 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow |