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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October, November | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1867 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $778 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $281 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $182 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $49 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $159 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $25 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $11 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $9 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $24 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $81 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $64 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $69 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $65 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $51 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |