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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | 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. | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |