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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 15,520,000 8,850,000 112,490
Official language(s) Hungarian Turkish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Istanbul Airport (IST) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September and October March - May, October, November May - October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in most places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $659 $1867 $1363
Rent $499 $354 $778 $658
Groceries $108 $44 $281 $150
Dining out $202 $81 $182 $10
Cafe $29 $18 $49 $28
Coworking space $120 $49 $159 $106
Mobile internet $9 $3 $25 $3
Public transportation $36 $6 $11 $53
Taxis $27 $6 $9 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $2 $24 $33
Sport and cultural events $24 $11 $81 $14
Museums and sights $7 $15 $20 $9
Nightlife $43 $22 $64 $118
Gym $37 $9 $69 $72
Yoga $48 $23 $65 $87
Massage $26 $15 $51 $10
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Turkcell, Turk Telekom Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi BiTaksi Uber Grab, GoJek
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. A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 59 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow