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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $2498 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $1174 | $780 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $175 | $158 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $313 | $240 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $51 | $53 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $196 | $175 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $10 | $24 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $78 | $61 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $44 | $33 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $54 | $19 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $82 | $50 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $44 | $56 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $142 | $66 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $64 | $37 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 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, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |