Budapest vs Cape Town vs Mexico City vs Prague vs Tbilisi vs Ubud

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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 8,850,000 1,305,737 1,108,700 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Spanish Czech Georgian Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Very high Moderate High Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - May, October, November June - October March - June May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
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 most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $1867 $1806 $1462 $1363
Rent $499 $618 $778 $780 $752 $658
Groceries $108 $129 $281 $158 $112 $150
Dining out $202 $269 $182 $240 $169 $10
Cafe $29 $32 $49 $53 $45 $28
Coworking space $120 $151 $159 $175 $125 $106
Mobile internet $9 $27 $25 $24 $4 $3
Public transportation $36 $55 $11 $61 $8 $53
Taxis $27 $21 $9 $33 $14 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $24 $19 $27 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $81 $19 $21 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $20 $35 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $43 $64 $50 $53 $118
Gym $37 $36 $69 $56 $33 $72
Yoga $48 $56 $65 $66 $37 $87
Massage $26 $30 $51 $37 $53 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt Uber Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt Grab, GoJek
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
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) Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow