Budapest vs Cape Town vs Chiang Mai vs Medellin vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 1,166,978 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Thai Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November November - April January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) THB - Thai Baht (฿) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $974 $1293 $1976
Rent $499 $618 $274 $732 $869
Groceries $108 $129 $169 $87 $146
Dining out $202 $269 $108 $131 $292
Cafe $29 $32 $45 $18 $42
Coworking space $120 $151 $95 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $27 $11 $16 $16
Public transportation $36 $55 $60 $21 $38
Taxis $27 $21 $20 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $10 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $8 $8 $73
Museums and sights $7 $15 $8 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $43 $62 $73 $66
Gym $37 $36 $41 $15 $34
Yoga $48 $56 $55 $54 $87
Massage $26 $30 $10 $20 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom AIS, DTAC Claro, Tigo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Grab EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow