Budapest vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Seoul

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Population 1,768,073 144,900 517,000 2,427,000 8,850,000 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Portuguese Spanish Spanish Korean
Level of English High High Very high Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December March - May, September, October January - April, December March - May, October, November March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $1984 $1293 $1867 $2184
Rent $499 $678 $965 $732 $778 $797
Groceries $108 $157 $136 $87 $281 $356
Dining out $202 $261 $271 $131 $182 $211
Cafe $29 $56 $37 $18 $49 $69
Coworking space $120 $209 $164 $96 $159 $222
Mobile internet $9 $35 $24 $16 $25 $40
Public transportation $36 $63 $63 $21 $11 $40
Taxis $27 $42 $27 $14 $9 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $18 $0 $24 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $29 $8 $81 $39
Museums and sights $7 $8 $24 $9 $20 $6
Nightlife $43 $110 $47 $73 $64 $93
Gym $37 $107 $65 $15 $69 $69
Yoga $48 $105 $65 $54 $65 $112
Massage $26 $54 $50 $20 $51 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, FreeNow EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 401 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow