Budapest vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Rio de Janeiro vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 8,323,340 259,453 6,718,903 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Galeão International Airport Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September - November January - May, October - December January - March, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $5431 $2143 $1833 $1976
Rent $499 $2891 $923 $1066 $869
Groceries $108 $383 $127 $95 $146
Dining out $202 $656 $207 $210 $292
Cafe $29 $72 $42 $25 $42
Coworking space $120 $326 $160 $130 $152
Mobile internet $9 $45 $21 $7 $16
Public transportation $36 $220 $17 $33 $38
Taxis $27 $78 $9 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $30 $49 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $100 $97 $55 $73
Museums and sights $7 $74 $217 $26 $44
Nightlife $43 $195 $77 $54 $66
Gym $37 $55 $42 $31 $34
Yoga $48 $197 $54 $40 $87
Massage $26 $109 $101 $32 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Tim, Claro, Vivo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10-15% for restaurants 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft N/A Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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 Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos 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 Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, 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 Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow