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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | English (de facto) | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $5431 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $2891 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $383 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $656 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $72 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $326 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $45 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $220 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $78 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $30 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $100 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $74 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $195 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $55 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $197 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $109 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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 | 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. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |