Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek |
Level of English | High | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1572 | $2249 |
Rent | $638 | $779 |
Groceries | $138 | $180 |
Dining out | $259 | $300 |
Cafe | $38 | $65 |
Coworking space | $154 | $240 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $41 |
Public transportation | $46 | $72 |
Taxis | $35 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $52 |
Sport and cultural events | $31 | $32 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $10 |
Nightlife | $54 | $126 |
Gym | $48 | $123 |
Yoga | $61 | $121 |
Massage | $33 | $62 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi |
Tap water | 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.. |
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 |
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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |