Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish |
Level of English | High | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $659 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $354 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $44 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $81 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $18 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $49 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $3 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $6 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $6 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $2 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $11 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $22 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $9 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $23 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi |
Tap water | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight |
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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow |