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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $923 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $127 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $207 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $42 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $160 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $17 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $97 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $217 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $77 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $42 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $101 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |