Budapest vs Porto vs Seoul vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 237,559 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Portuguese Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November May - September March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1759 $2184 $1976
Rent $499 $717 $797 $869
Groceries $108 $148 $356 $146
Dining out $202 $280 $211 $292
Cafe $29 $45 $69 $42
Coworking space $120 $96 $222 $152
Mobile internet $9 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $36 $95 $40 $38
Taxis $27 $25 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $45 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $24 $6 $44
Nightlife $43 $66 $93 $66
Gym $37 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $82 $112 $87
Massage $26 $48 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable 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. 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 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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow