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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |