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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| 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 in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 | $1806 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $778 | $780 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $281 | $158 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $182 | $240 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $49 | $53 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $159 | $175 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $25 | $24 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $11 | $61 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $9 | $33 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $81 | $19 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $35 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $64 | $50 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $69 | $56 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $65 | $66 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $51 | $37 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |