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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish English (de facto) Korean
Level of English High Low Moderate Very high Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (â‚©)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1867 $5431 $2184
Rent $499 $732 $778 $2891 $797
Groceries $108 $87 $281 $383 $356
Dining out $202 $131 $182 $656 $211
Cafe $29 $18 $49 $72 $69
Coworking space $120 $96 $159 $326 $222
Mobile internet $9 $16 $25 $45 $40
Public transportation $36 $21 $11 $220 $40
Taxis $27 $14 $9 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $81 $100 $39
Museums and sights $7 $9 $20 $74 $6
Nightlife $43 $73 $64 $195 $93
Gym $37 $15 $69 $55 $69
Yoga $48 $54 $65 $197 $112
Massage $26 $20 $51 $109 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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 American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
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 Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
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) Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow