Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,166,978 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Thai | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | November - April | January - April, December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $974 | $1293 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $274 | $732 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $169 | $87 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $108 | $131 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $45 | $18 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $95 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $11 | $16 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $60 | $21 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $20 | $14 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $8 | $8 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $62 | $73 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $41 | $15 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $55 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $20 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | AIS, DTAC | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 90 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |