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Population 926,426 3,400,000 1,768,073 8,323,340 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) English (de facto) German Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English Very high Very high High Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November May - September March - June, September - November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $2200 $1230 $5431 $2143 $1462
Rent $1650 $939 $499 $2891 $923 $752
Groceries $243 $188 $108 $383 $127 $112
Dining out $396 $271 $202 $656 $207 $169
Cafe $66 $57 $29 $72 $42 $45
Coworking space $331 $174 $120 $326 $160 $125
Mobile internet $40 $23 $9 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $110 $88 $36 $220 $17 $8
Taxis $73 $58 $27 $78 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $17 $13 $30 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $54 $64 $24 $100 $97 $21
Museums and sights $11 $37 $7 $74 $217 $9
Nightlife $124 $63 $43 $195 $77 $53
Gym $62 $66 $37 $55 $42 $33
Yoga $139 $99 $48 $197 $54 $37
Massage $89 $56 $26 $109 $101 $53
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Mytaxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable 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. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread 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. 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 Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow