Budapest vs Medellin vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 8,850,000 259,453 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Moderate Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December March - May, October, November January - May, October - December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1867 $2143 $1976
Rent $499 $732 $778 $923 $869
Groceries $108 $87 $281 $127 $146
Dining out $202 $131 $182 $207 $292
Cafe $29 $18 $49 $42 $42
Coworking space $120 $96 $159 $160 $152
Mobile internet $9 $16 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $21 $11 $17 $38
Taxis $27 $14 $9 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $24 $49 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $81 $97 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $20 $217 $44
Nightlife $43 $73 $64 $77 $66
Gym $37 $15 $69 $42 $34
Yoga $48 $54 $65 $54 $87
Massage $26 $20 $51 $101 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber N/A Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats 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 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 Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow