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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | 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.. | 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. |
| 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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. | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |