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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 2,427,000 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Korean Bulgarian
Level of English High High Low Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January - April, December March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) COP - Colombian Peso ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1293 $2184 $1289
Rent $499 $844 $732 $797 $567
Groceries $108 $98 $87 $356 $10
Dining out $202 $121 $131 $211 $227
Cafe $29 $25 $18 $69 $27
Coworking space $120 $95 $96 $222 $140
Mobile internet $9 $11 $16 $40 $10
Public transportation $36 $9 $21 $40 $30
Taxis $27 $9 $14 $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $8 $39 $18
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $6 $12
Nightlife $43 $23 $73 $93 $82
Gym $37 $14 $15 $69 $23
Yoga $48 $19 $54 $112 $62
Massage $26 $10 $20 $75 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Claro, Tigo KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Tip 10% in restaurants Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) EasyTaxi Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 153 listings on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow