Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 237,559 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December May - September March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1759 $1976
Rent $499 $844 $717 $869
Groceries $108 $98 $148 $146
Dining out $202 $121 $280 $292
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $9 $95 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $25 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $45 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $24 $44
Nightlife $43 $23 $66 $66
Gym $37 $14 $56 $34
Yoga $48 $19 $82 $87
Massage $26 $10 $48 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow