Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Population | 1,768,073 | 517,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Very high |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1984 |
Rent | $499 | $965 |
Groceries | $108 | $136 |
Dining out | $202 | $271 |
Cafe | $29 | $37 |
Coworking space | $120 | $164 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $63 |
Taxis | $27 | $27 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $18 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $29 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 |
Nightlife | $43 | $47 |
Gym | $37 | $65 |
Yoga | $48 | $65 |
Massage | $26 | $50 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow |
Tap water | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow |