Budapest vs Larnaca vs Medellin vs Mexico City

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 144,900 2,427,000 8,850,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Greek Spanish Spanish
Level of English High High Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October - December January - April, December March - May, October, November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1959 $1293 $1867
Rent $499 $678 $732 $778
Groceries $108 $157 $87 $281
Dining out $202 $261 $131 $182
Cafe $29 $56 $18 $49
Coworking space $120 $209 $96 $159
Mobile internet $9 $35 $16 $25
Public transportation $36 $63 $21 $11
Taxis $27 $42 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $45 $0 $24
Sport and cultural events $24 $28 $8 $81
Museums and sights $7 $8 $9 $20
Nightlife $43 $110 $73 $64
Gym $37 $107 $15 $69
Yoga $48 $105 $54 $65
Massage $26 $54 $20 $51
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi nTaxi EasyTaxi Uber
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. Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. 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
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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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. Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow