Budapest vs Medellin vs New York City vs Tbilisi

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,323,340 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Georgian
Level of English High Low Very high Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December April - June, September - November March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $5431 $1462
Rent $499 $732 $2891 $752
Groceries $108 $87 $383 $112
Dining out $202 $131 $656 $169
Cafe $29 $18 $72 $45
Coworking space $120 $96 $326 $125
Mobile internet $9 $16 $45 $4
Public transportation $36 $21 $220 $8
Taxis $27 $14 $78 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $30 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $100 $21
Museums and sights $7 $9 $74 $9
Nightlife $43 $73 $195 $53
Gym $37 $15 $55 $33
Yoga $48 $54 $197 $37
Massage $26 $20 $109 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo AT&T, Verizon Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, Lyft Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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. 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow