Budapest vs Larnaca vs New York City

Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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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 (โ‚ฌ) 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, 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