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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) Spanish Romanian Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English Low High High Moderate Very high Low
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - June
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1351 $1230 $1867 $5431 $1462
Rent $480 $615 $499 $778 $2891 $752
Groceries $82 $114 $108 $281 $383 $112
Dining out $174 $165 $202 $182 $656 $169
Cafe $22 $38 $29 $49 $72 $45
Coworking space $77 $133 $120 $159 $326 $125
Mobile internet $11 $7 $9 $25 $45 $4
Public transportation $23 $21 $36 $11 $220 $8
Taxis $28 $9 $27 $9 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $24 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $22 $29 $24 $81 $100 $21
Museums and sights $7 $29 $7 $20 $74 $9
Nightlife $46 $45 $43 $64 $195 $53
Gym $15 $30 $37 $69 $55 $33
Yoga $57 $59 $48 $65 $197 $37
Massage $37 $31 $26 $51 $109 $53
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi 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. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias 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 Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow