Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Porto vs Prague vs Tbilisi

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 237,559 1,305,737 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Czech Georgian
Level of English High High Very High High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December May - September June - October March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1759 $1806 $1462
Rent $499 $844 $717 $780 $752
Groceries $108 $98 $148 $158 $112
Dining out $202 $121 $280 $240 $169
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $53 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $96 $175 $125
Mobile internet $9 $11 $21 $24 $4
Public transportation $36 $9 $95 $61 $8
Taxis $27 $9 $25 $33 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $19 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $45 $19 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $24 $35 $9
Nightlife $43 $23 $66 $50 $53
Gym $37 $14 $56 $56 $33
Yoga $48 $19 $82 $66 $37
Massage $26 $10 $48 $37 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Yandex, Bolt
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy 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! Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 10 options on Happy Cow