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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | English (de facto) | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $5431 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $2891 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $383 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $656 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $72 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $326 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $45 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $220 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $78 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $30 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $100 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $74 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $195 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $55 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $197 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $109 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |