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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1293 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $732 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $87 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $131 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $96 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $16 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $21 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $14 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $73 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $15 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $54 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $20 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |