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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |