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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 6,578,0179 8,850,000 259,453 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Spanish Spanish Spanish Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April March - May, September - November March - May, October, November January - May, October - December May - October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $2498 $1867 $2143 $1363 $1976
Rent $499 $274 $1174 $778 $923 $658 $869
Groceries $108 $169 $175 $281 $127 $150 $146
Dining out $202 $108 $313 $182 $207 $10 $292
Cafe $29 $45 $51 $49 $42 $28 $42
Coworking space $120 $95 $196 $159 $160 $106 $152
Mobile internet $9 $11 $10 $25 $21 $3 $16
Public transportation $36 $60 $78 $11 $17 $53 $38
Taxis $27 $20 $44 $9 $9 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $49 $24 $49 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $54 $81 $97 $14 $73
Museums and sights $7 $8 $20 $20 $217 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $62 $82 $64 $77 $118 $66
Gym $37 $41 $44 $69 $42 $72 $34
Yoga $48 $55 $142 $65 $54 $87 $87
Massage $26 $10 $64 $51 $101 $10 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now Uber N/A Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. 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 Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food 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! Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow