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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 8,850,000 8,323,340 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Spanish English (de facto) Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April March - May, October, November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $1867 $5431 $2143 $1462
Rent $499 $274 $778 $2891 $923 $752
Groceries $108 $169 $281 $383 $127 $112
Dining out $202 $108 $182 $656 $207 $169
Cafe $29 $45 $49 $72 $42 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $159 $326 $160 $125
Mobile internet $9 $11 $25 $45 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $60 $11 $220 $17 $8
Taxis $27 $20 $9 $78 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $24 $30 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $81 $100 $97 $21
Museums and sights $7 $8 $20 $74 $217 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $64 $195 $77 $53
Gym $37 $41 $69 $55 $42 $33
Yoga $48 $55 $65 $197 $54 $37
Massage $26 $10 $51 $109 $101 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber Uber, Lyft N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese 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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow