Budapest vs Madrid vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

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Population 1,768,073 6,578,0179 8,850,000 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - May, October, November May - September January - March, December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $2498 $1867 $1759 $1833
Rent $499 $1174 $778 $717 $1066
Groceries $108 $175 $281 $148 $95
Dining out $202 $313 $182 $280 $210
Cafe $29 $51 $49 $45 $25
Coworking space $120 $196 $159 $96 $130
Mobile internet $9 $10 $25 $21 $7
Public transportation $36 $78 $11 $95 $33
Taxis $27 $44 $9 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $24 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $24 $54 $81 $45 $55
Museums and sights $7 $20 $20 $24 $26
Nightlife $43 $82 $64 $66 $54
Gym $37 $44 $69 $56 $31
Yoga $48 $142 $65 $82 $40
Massage $26 $64 $51 $48 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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! Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars 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.
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