Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish |
Level of English | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 |
Rent | $499 | $354 |
Groceries | $108 | $44 |
Dining out | $202 | $81 |
Cafe | $29 | $18 |
Coworking space | $120 | $49 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $3 |
Public transportation | $36 | $6 |
Taxis | $27 | $6 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 |
Nightlife | $43 | $22 |
Gym | $37 | $9 |
Yoga | $48 | $23 |
Massage | $26 | $15 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi |
Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |