Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 8,323,340 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | English (de facto) |
Level of English | High | High | Very high |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | April - June, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $5431 |
Rent | $499 | $678 | $2891 |
Groceries | $108 | $157 | $383 |
Dining out | $202 | $261 | $656 |
Cafe | $29 | $56 | $72 |
Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $326 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $45 |
Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $220 |
Taxis | $27 | $42 | $78 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $100 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $74 |
Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $195 |
Gym | $37 | $107 | $55 |
Yoga | $48 | $105 | $197 |
Massage | $26 | $54 | $109 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | AT&T, Verizon |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, Lyft |
Tap water | 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.. | 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. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, 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. | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 309 options on HappyCow |