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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Greek | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Very High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $1959 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $678 | $717 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $157 | $148 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $261 | $280 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $56 | $45 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $209 | $96 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $35 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $63 | $95 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $42 | $25 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $45 | $10 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $28 | $45 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $8 | $24 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $110 | $66 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $107 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $105 | $82 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $48 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |