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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $922 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $400 | $732 | $778 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $91 | $87 | $281 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $151 | $131 | $182 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $21 | $18 | $49 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $79 | $96 | $159 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $4 | $16 | $25 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $5 | $21 | $11 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $12 | $14 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $24 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $13 | $8 | $81 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $20 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $43 | $73 | $64 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $22 | $15 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $30 | $54 | $65 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $27 | $20 | $51 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |