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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $2143 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $923 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $127 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $207 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $42 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $160 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $17 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $9 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $49 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $97 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $217 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $77 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $42 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $101 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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.. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, 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. | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |