Budapest vs Cape Town vs Medellin vs Valencia

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 4,617,560 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Cape Town International Airport (CPT) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ZAR - South African Rand (R) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1549 $1293 $1976
Rent $499 $618 $732 $869
Groceries $108 $129 $87 $146
Dining out $202 $269 $131 $292
Cafe $29 $32 $18 $42
Coworking space $120 $151 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $27 $16 $16
Public transportation $36 $55 $21 $38
Taxis $27 $21 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $19 $8 $73
Museums and sights $7 $15 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $43 $73 $66
Gym $37 $36 $15 $34
Yoga $48 $56 $54 $87
Massage $26 $30 $20 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor MTN, Vodacom Claro, Tigo Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Bolt EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 24 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow