Bucharest vs Budapest vs Mexico City vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Population 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,850,000 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Romanian Hungarian Spanish Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit April - October March - June, September - November March - May, October, November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) 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 Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1351 $1230 $1867 $1462 $1976
Rent $615 $499 $778 $752 $869
Groceries $114 $108 $281 $112 $146
Dining out $165 $202 $182 $169 $292
Cafe $38 $29 $49 $45 $42
Coworking space $133 $120 $159 $125 $152
Mobile internet $7 $9 $25 $4 $16
Public transportation $21 $36 $11 $8 $38
Taxis $9 $27 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $25 $13 $24 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $29 $24 $81 $21 $73
Museums and sights $29 $7 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $45 $43 $64 $53 $66
Gym $30 $37 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $59 $48 $65 $37 $87
Massage $31 $26 $51 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 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 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine 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 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. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow