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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Spanish | Bulgarian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $1293 | $1289 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $732 | $567 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $87 | $10 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $131 | $227 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $18 | $27 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $96 | $140 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $16 | $10 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $21 | $30 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $14 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $0 | $40 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $8 | $18 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $73 | $82 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $15 | $23 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $54 | $62 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $20 | $29 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | 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. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |