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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 255 listings on Happy Cow |