Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | High | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | December - April | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $2498 | $1867 | $2359 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $1174 | $778 | $1036 | $780 | $797 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $175 | $281 | $236 | $158 | $356 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $313 | $182 | $371 | $240 | $211 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $51 | $49 | $43 | $53 | $69 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $196 | $159 | $157 | $175 | $222 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $10 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $78 | $11 | $12 | $61 | $40 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $44 | $9 | $48 | $33 | $41 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $24 | $0 | $19 | $13 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $54 | $81 | $35 | $19 | $39 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $9 | $35 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $82 | $64 | $117 | $50 | $93 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $44 | $69 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $142 | $65 | $163 | $66 | $112 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $64 | $51 | $75 | $37 | $75 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
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