Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
Level of English | High | High | Very High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
Rent | $499 | $678 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
Groceries | $108 | $157 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
Dining out | $202 | $261 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
Cafe | $29 | $56 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
Taxis | $27 | $42 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
Gym | $37 | $107 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $48 | $105 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
Massage | $26 | $54 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | 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% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |