Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs New York City vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,323,340 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish English (de facto) Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High High Very high Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December April - June, September - November March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $5431 $2184 $1976
Rent $499 $844 $2891 $797 $869
Groceries $108 $98 $383 $356 $146
Dining out $202 $121 $656 $211 $292
Cafe $29 $25 $72 $69 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $326 $222 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $45 $40 $16
Public transportation $36 $9 $220 $40 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $78 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $30 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $100 $39 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $74 $6 $44
Nightlife $43 $23 $195 $93 $66
Gym $37 $14 $55 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $19 $197 $112 $87
Massage $26 $10 $109 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. 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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. 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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants 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 79 options on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow