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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 8,323,340 9,963,452 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Korean Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Very high Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November April - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $5431 $2184 $1462
Rent $499 $778 $2891 $797 $752
Groceries $108 $281 $383 $356 $112
Dining out $202 $182 $656 $211 $169
Cafe $29 $49 $72 $69 $45
Coworking space $120 $159 $326 $222 $125
Mobile internet $9 $25 $45 $40 $4
Public transportation $36 $11 $220 $40 $8
Taxis $27 $9 $78 $41 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $30 $13 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $100 $39 $21
Museums and sights $7 $20 $74 $6 $9
Nightlife $43 $64 $195 $93 $53
Gym $37 $69 $55 $69 $33
Yoga $48 $65 $197 $112 $37
Massage $26 $51 $109 $75 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. 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. 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 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 Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow