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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 259,453 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November January - May, October - December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1867 $2143 $1462
Rent $499 $732 $778 $923 $752
Groceries $108 $87 $281 $127 $112
Dining out $202 $131 $182 $207 $169
Cafe $29 $18 $49 $42 $45
Coworking space $120 $96 $159 $160 $125
Mobile internet $9 $16 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $21 $11 $17 $8
Taxis $27 $14 $9 $9 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $49 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $81 $97 $21
Museums and sights $7 $9 $20 $217 $9
Nightlife $43 $73 $64 $77 $53
Gym $37 $15 $69 $42 $33
Yoga $48 $54 $65 $54 $37
Massage $26 $20 $51 $101 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber N/A Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow