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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $778 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $281 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $182 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $49 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $159 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $25 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $11 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $24 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $81 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $64 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $69 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $65 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $51 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |