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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English High High Moderate Moderate Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $1867 $5431 $2143 $1462
Rent $499 $844 $503 $778 $2891 $923 $752
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $281 $383 $127 $112
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $182 $656 $207 $169
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $49 $72 $42 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $159 $326 $160 $125
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $25 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $11 $220 $17 $8
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $9 $78 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $24 $30 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $81 $100 $97 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $20 $74 $217 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $64 $195 $77 $53
Gym $37 $14 $57 $69 $55 $42 $33
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $65 $197 $54 $37
Massage $26 $10 $21 $51 $109 $101 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 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 Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber Uber, Lyft N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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 A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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. 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 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow