Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Greek |
Level of English | High | Low | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $1959 |
Rent | $499 | $354 | $678 |
Groceries | $108 | $44 | $157 |
Dining out | $202 | $81 | $261 |
Cafe | $29 | $18 | $56 |
Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $209 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $35 |
Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $63 |
Taxis | $27 | $6 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $45 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $28 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 |
Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $110 |
Gym | $37 | $9 | $107 |
Yoga | $48 | $23 | $105 |
Massage | $26 | $15 | $54 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |