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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Bulgarian
Level of English High High Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $1289
Rent $499 $844 $503 $567
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $10
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $227
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $27
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $140
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $10
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $30
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $18
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $12
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $82
Gym $37 $14 $57 $23
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $62
Massage $26 $10 $21 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone A1, Telenor, Vivacom
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% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. 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.
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 Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
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 Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow