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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | April-June, September-October | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $1959 | $1984 | $1289 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $678 | $965 | $567 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $157 | $136 | $10 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $261 | $271 | $227 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $56 | $37 | $27 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $209 | $164 | $140 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $35 | $24 | $10 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $63 | $63 | $30 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $45 | $18 | $40 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $28 | $29 | $18 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $110 | $47 | $82 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $107 | $65 | $23 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $105 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $50 | $29 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | 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. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | 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 | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |