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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,323,340 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese Korean
Level of English High High Very high Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December April - June, September - November May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $5431 $1759 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $2891 $717 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $383 $148 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $656 $280 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $72 $45 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $326 $96 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $45 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $220 $95 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $78 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $30 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $100 $45 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $24 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $195 $66 $93
Gym $37 $14 $55 $56 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $197 $82 $112
Massage $26 $10 $109 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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 Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow