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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Very high Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $5431 $1759
Rent $499 $778 $2891 $717
Groceries $108 $281 $383 $148
Dining out $202 $182 $656 $280
Cafe $29 $49 $72 $45
Coworking space $120 $159 $326 $96
Mobile internet $9 $25 $45 $21
Public transportation $36 $11 $220 $95
Taxis $27 $9 $78 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $30 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $100 $45
Museums and sights $7 $20 $74 $24
Nightlife $43 $64 $195 $66
Gym $37 $69 $55 $56
Yoga $48 $65 $197 $82
Massage $26 $51 $109 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. 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. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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. Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow