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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,850,000 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | May - September | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| 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 everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1867 | $1759 | $2184 | $1289 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $778 | $717 | $797 | $567 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $281 | $148 | $356 | $10 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $182 | $280 | $211 | $227 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $49 | $45 | $69 | $27 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $159 | $96 | $222 | $140 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $11 | $95 | $40 | $30 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $12 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $24 | $10 | $13 | $40 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $81 | $45 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $64 | $66 | $93 | $82 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $69 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $65 | $82 | $112 | $62 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $51 | $48 | $75 | $29 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Uber | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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) | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |