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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 10,978,360 1,768,073 6,578,0179 2,427,000 259,453
Official language(s) Spanish Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish
Level of English Low High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit January - March, December March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - April, December January - May, October - December
Currency COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1097 $1230 $2498 $1293 $2143
Rent $480 $499 $1174 $732 $923
Groceries $82 $108 $175 $87 $127
Dining out $174 $202 $313 $131 $207
Cafe $22 $29 $51 $18 $42
Coworking space $77 $120 $196 $96 $160
Mobile internet $11 $9 $10 $16 $21
Public transportation $23 $36 $78 $21 $17
Taxis $28 $27 $44 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $13 $49 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $22 $24 $54 $8 $97
Museums and sights $7 $7 $20 $9 $217
Nightlife $46 $43 $82 $73 $77
Gym $15 $37 $44 $15 $42
Yoga $57 $48 $142 $54 $54
Massage $37 $26 $64 $20 $101
SIM card options Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi N/A
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. 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, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
Local food specialities Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow