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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek |
| Level of English | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1476 | $2120 |
| Rent | $599 | $734 |
| Groceries | $129 | $169 |
| Dining out | $243 | $282 |
| Cafe | $35 | $61 |
| Coworking space | $144 | $226 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $38 |
| Public transportation | $44 | $68 |
| Taxis | $33 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $30 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $51 | $119 |
| Gym | $45 | $116 |
| Yoga | $58 | $114 |
| Massage | $31 | $59 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi |
| Tap water | 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.. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |