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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1572 | $1793 |
| Rent | $638 | $1146 |
| Groceries | $138 | $132 |
| Dining out | $259 | $165 |
| Cafe | $38 | $34 |
| Coworking space | $154 | $128 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $15 |
| Public transportation | $46 | $12 |
| Taxis | $35 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $31 | $33 |
| Museums and sights | $9 | $5 |
| Nightlife | $54 | $32 |
| Gym | $48 | $20 |
| Yoga | $61 | $26 |
| Massage | $33 | $14 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) |
| Tap water | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow |