Budapest vs Madrid vs Playa del Carmen

Budapest 🇭🇺
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Population 1,768,073 6,578,0179 259,453
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish
Level of English High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, September - November January - May, October - December
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) EUR - Euro (€) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $2498 $2143
Rent $499 $1174 $923
Groceries $108 $175 $127
Dining out $202 $313 $207
Cafe $29 $51 $42
Coworking space $120 $196 $160
Mobile internet $9 $10 $21
Public transportation $36 $78 $17
Taxis $27 $44 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $49 $49
Sport and cultural events $24 $54 $97
Museums and sights $7 $20 $217
Nightlife $43 $82 $77
Gym $37 $44 $42
Yoga $48 $142 $54
Massage $26 $64 $101
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Orange, Movistar, Vodafone Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now N/A
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. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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! Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 85 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow