Budapest vs New York City vs Prague vs Seoul vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population 1,768,073 8,323,340 1,305,737 9,963,452 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian English (de facto) Czech Korean Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high High Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November April - June, September - November June - October March - May, September - November March - June March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $5431 $1806 $2184 $1462 $1976
Rent $499 $2891 $780 $797 $752 $869
Groceries $108 $383 $158 $356 $112 $146
Dining out $202 $656 $240 $211 $169 $292
Cafe $29 $72 $53 $69 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $326 $175 $222 $125 $152
Mobile internet $9 $45 $24 $40 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $220 $61 $40 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $78 $33 $41 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $30 $19 $13 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $100 $19 $39 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $74 $35 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $195 $50 $93 $53 $66
Gym $37 $55 $56 $69 $33 $34
Yoga $48 $197 $66 $112 $37 $87
Massage $26 $109 $37 $75 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable 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. 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. 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! 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. 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. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow