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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,323,340 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | English (de facto) |
| Level of English | High | Very high |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | USD - US Dollar ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $5431 |
| Rent | $499 | $2891 |
| Groceries | $108 | $383 |
| Dining out | $202 | $656 |
| Cafe | $29 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $326 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $45 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $220 |
| Taxis | $27 | $78 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $100 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $74 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $195 |
| Gym | $37 | $55 |
| Yoga | $48 | $197 |
| Massage | $26 | $109 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AT&T, Verizon |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Lyft |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow |