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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish |
| Level of English | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1537 | $1470 |
| Rent | $624 | $790 |
| Groceries | $135 | $98 |
| Dining out | $253 | $180 |
| Cafe | $37 | $40 |
| Coworking space | $150 | $110 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $45 | $14 |
| Taxis | $34 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $5 |
| Sport and cultural events | $30 | $24 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $34 |
| Nightlife | $53 | $48 |
| Gym | $47 | $21 |
| Yoga | $60 | $51 |
| Massage | $32 | $33 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi |
| Tap water | 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 |
| 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 |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |