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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $778 | $780 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $175 | $281 | $158 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $313 | $182 | $240 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $51 | $49 | $53 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $196 | $159 | $175 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $10 | $25 | $24 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $78 | $11 | $61 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $54 | $81 | $19 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $82 | $64 | $50 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $142 | $65 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $64 | $51 | $37 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |