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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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New York City 🇺🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Portuguese | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Very high | Very high |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $1984 | $5431 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $678 | $965 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $157 | $136 | $383 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $261 | $271 | $656 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $56 | $37 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $209 | $164 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $35 | $24 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $63 | $63 | $220 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $42 | $27 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $45 | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $28 | $29 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $24 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $110 | $47 | $195 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $107 | $65 | $55 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $105 | $65 | $197 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $54 | $50 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow |