Budapest 🇭🇺
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1867 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 |
Rent | $499 | $778 | $2891 | $923 | $780 |
Groceries | $108 | $281 | $383 | $127 | $158 |
Dining out | $202 | $182 | $656 | $207 | $240 |
Cafe | $29 | $49 | $72 | $42 | $53 |
Coworking space | $120 | $159 | $326 | $160 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $25 | $45 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $11 | $220 | $17 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $78 | $9 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $24 | $30 | $49 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $81 | $100 | $97 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $20 | $74 | $217 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $64 | $195 | $77 | $50 |
Gym | $37 | $69 | $55 | $42 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $65 | $197 | $54 | $66 |
Massage | $26 | $51 | $109 | $101 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | 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. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |