Austin vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Valencia

Austin 🇺🇸
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1867 $5431 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $778 $2891 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $281 $383 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $182 $656 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $49 $72 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $159 $326 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $25 $45 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $11 $220 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $78 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $24 $30 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $81 $100 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $20 $74 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $64 $195 $66
Gym $62 $37 $69 $55 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $65 $197 $87
Massage $89 $26 $51 $109 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow