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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $2498 | $2143 | $1759 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $1174 | $923 | $717 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $175 | $127 | $148 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $313 | $207 | $280 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $51 | $42 | $45 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $196 | $160 | $96 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $78 | $17 | $95 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $44 | $9 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $49 | $10 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $54 | $97 | $45 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $82 | $77 | $66 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $64 | $101 | $48 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |