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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 15,520,000 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Turkish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Low | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $659 | $1984 | $1867 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $354 | $965 | $778 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $44 | $136 | $281 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $81 | $271 | $182 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $18 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $49 | $164 | $159 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $3 | $24 | $25 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $6 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $6 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $2 | $18 | $24 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $11 | $29 | $81 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $15 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $22 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $9 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $23 | $65 | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $15 | $50 | $51 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | BiTaksi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |