Budapest vs Madrid vs Medellin vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 6,578,0179 2,427,000 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - April, December January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $2498 $1293 $1833 $1976
Rent $499 $1174 $732 $1066 $869
Groceries $108 $175 $87 $95 $146
Dining out $202 $313 $131 $210 $292
Cafe $29 $51 $18 $25 $42
Coworking space $120 $196 $96 $130 $152
Mobile internet $9 $10 $16 $7 $16
Public transportation $36 $78 $21 $33 $38
Taxis $27 $44 $14 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $54 $8 $55 $73
Museums and sights $7 $20 $9 $26 $44
Nightlife $43 $82 $73 $54 $66
Gym $37 $44 $15 $31 $34
Yoga $48 $142 $54 $40 $87
Massage $26 $64 $20 $32 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Claro, Tigo Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now EasyTaxi Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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 Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local 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 The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow