Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | June - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $2498 | $1806 |
Rent | $499 | $354 | $1174 | $780 |
Groceries | $108 | $44 | $175 | $158 |
Dining out | $202 | $81 | $313 | $240 |
Cafe | $29 | $18 | $51 | $53 |
Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $196 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $10 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $78 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $6 | $44 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $54 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $20 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $82 | $50 |
Gym | $37 | $9 | $44 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $23 | $142 | $66 |
Massage | $26 | $15 | $64 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |