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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English High Low Very High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December May - September March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1759 $1462
Rent $499 $732 $717 $752
Groceries $108 $87 $148 $112
Dining out $202 $131 $280 $169
Cafe $29 $18 $45 $45
Coworking space $120 $96 $96 $125
Mobile internet $9 $16 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $21 $95 $8
Taxis $27 $14 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $45 $21
Museums and sights $7 $9 $24 $9
Nightlife $43 $73 $66 $53
Gym $37 $15 $56 $33
Yoga $48 $54 $82 $37
Massage $26 $20 $48 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in 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 EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
Tap water 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa 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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food 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 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow