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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 2,427,000 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1293 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $732 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $87 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $131 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $18 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $16 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $21 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $8 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $73 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $15 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $54 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $20 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Claro, Tigo | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | EasyTaxi | Grab, GoJek |
| 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |