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 | $1572 | $1980 |
Rent | $638 | $855 |
Groceries | $138 | $173 |
Dining out | $259 | $264 |
Cafe | $38 | $58 |
Coworking space | $154 | $192 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $27 |
Public transportation | $46 | $67 |
Taxis | $35 | $36 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $21 |
Sport and cultural events | $31 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $9 | $38 |
Nightlife | $54 | $54 |
Gym | $48 | $62 |
Yoga | $61 | $73 |
Massage | $33 | $40 |
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 |