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Austin 🇺🇸
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Barbados 🇧🇧
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 926,426 110,000 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,850,000 259,453
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high Very high High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May March - June, September - November September - December March - May, October, November January - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1230 $1321 $1867 $2143
Rent $1650 $1054 $499 $844 $778 $923
Groceries $243 $234 $108 $98 $281 $127
Dining out $396 $345 $202 $121 $182 $207
Cafe $66 $75 $29 $25 $49 $42
Coworking space $331 $321 $120 $95 $159 $160
Mobile internet $40 $49 $9 $11 $25 $21
Public transportation $110 $35 $36 $9 $11 $17
Taxis $73 $106 $27 $9 $9 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $13 $14 $24 $49
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $24 $24 $81 $97
Museums and sights $11 $36 $7 $4 $20 $217
Nightlife $124 $96 $43 $23 $64 $77
Gym $62 $86 $37 $14 $69 $42
Yoga $139 $130 $48 $19 $65 $54
Massage $89 $99 $26 $10 $51 $101
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber N/A
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow