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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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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | 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 | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | 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 in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | 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 | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Grab, GoJek | 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 | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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) | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | 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 | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |