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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $922 | $1293 | $5431 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $400 | $732 | $2891 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $91 | $87 | $383 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $151 | $131 | $656 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $21 | $18 | $72 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $79 | $96 | $326 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $5 | $21 | $220 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $12 | $14 | $78 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $16 | $0 | $30 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $13 | $8 | $100 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $9 | $74 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $22 | $15 | $55 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $30 | $54 | $197 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $27 | $20 | $109 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |