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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 |
Official language(s) | German | Hungarian |
Level of English | Very high | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 |
Rent | $939 | $499 |
Groceries | $188 | $108 |
Dining out | $271 | $202 |
Cafe | $57 | $29 |
Coworking space | $174 | $120 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 |
Public transportation | $88 | $36 |
Taxis | $58 | $27 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 |
Nightlife | $63 | $43 |
Gym | $66 | $37 |
Yoga | $99 | $48 |
Massage | $56 | $26 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow |