Budapest vs Madrid vs Rio de Janeiro

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 6,578,0179 6,718,903
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Moderate Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Galeão International Airport
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - March, December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $2498 $1833
Rent $499 $1174 $1066
Groceries $108 $175 $95
Dining out $202 $313 $210
Cafe $29 $51 $25
Coworking space $120 $196 $130
Mobile internet $9 $10 $7
Public transportation $36 $78 $33
Taxis $27 $44 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $16
Sport and cultural events $24 $54 $55
Museums and sights $7 $20 $26
Nightlife $43 $82 $54
Gym $37 $44 $31
Yoga $48 $142 $40
Massage $26 $64 $32
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow