Budapest vs Larnaca vs Lisbon vs Mexico City vs New York City vs Seoul

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Population 1,768,073 144,900 517,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Portuguese Spanish English (de facto) Korean
Level of English High High Very high Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December March - May, September, October March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $1984 $1867 $5431 $2184
Rent $499 $678 $965 $778 $2891 $797
Groceries $108 $157 $136 $281 $383 $356
Dining out $202 $261 $271 $182 $656 $211
Cafe $29 $56 $37 $49 $72 $69
Coworking space $120 $209 $164 $159 $326 $222
Mobile internet $9 $35 $24 $25 $45 $40
Public transportation $36 $63 $63 $11 $220 $40
Taxis $27 $42 $27 $9 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $18 $24 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $29 $81 $100 $39
Museums and sights $7 $8 $24 $20 $74 $6
Nightlife $43 $110 $47 $64 $195 $93
Gym $37 $107 $65 $69 $55 $69
Yoga $48 $105 $65 $65 $197 $112
Massage $26 $54 $50 $51 $109 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon 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 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi Uber, FreeNow Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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 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 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow