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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $175 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $313 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $51 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $196 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $10 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $78 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $44 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $49 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $54 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $82 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $44 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $142 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $64 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |