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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1321 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $844 | $965 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $98 | $136 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $121 | $271 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $25 | $37 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $95 | $164 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $11 | $24 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $9 | $63 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $9 | $27 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $14 | $18 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $24 | $29 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $4 | $24 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $23 | $47 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $14 | $65 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $19 | $65 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $10 | $50 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | 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 | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |