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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |