Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean |
Level of English | High | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1759 | $2184 |
Rent | $499 | $717 | $797 |
Groceries | $108 | $148 | $356 |
Dining out | $202 | $280 | $211 |
Cafe | $29 | $45 | $69 |
Coworking space | $120 | $96 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $36 | $95 | $40 |
Taxis | $27 | $25 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $45 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $43 | $66 | $93 |
Gym | $37 | $56 | $69 |
Yoga | $48 | $82 | $112 |
Massage | $26 | $48 | $75 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |