Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $2498 | $2359 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $1174 | $1036 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $175 | $236 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $313 | $371 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $51 | $43 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $196 | $157 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $78 | $12 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $44 | $48 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $49 | $0 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $54 | $35 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $82 | $117 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $44 | $37 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $142 | $163 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $64 | $75 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |