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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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! |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |