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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | 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. | 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! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |