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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $659 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $354 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $44 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $81 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $49 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $6 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $6 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $2 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $11 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $22 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $9 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $23 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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. |
| 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |