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Population 1,768,073 2,427,000 237,559 1,305,737 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Czech Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Low Very High High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January - April, December May - September June - October March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1293 $1759 $1806 $1976
Rent $499 $732 $717 $780 $869
Groceries $108 $87 $148 $158 $146
Dining out $202 $131 $280 $240 $292
Cafe $29 $18 $45 $53 $42
Coworking space $120 $96 $96 $175 $152
Mobile internet $9 $16 $21 $24 $16
Public transportation $36 $21 $95 $61 $38
Taxis $27 $14 $25 $33 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $10 $19 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $45 $19 $73
Museums and sights $7 $9 $24 $35 $44
Nightlife $43 $73 $66 $50 $66
Gym $37 $15 $56 $56 $34
Yoga $48 $54 $82 $66 $87
Massage $26 $20 $48 $37 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! 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 Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. 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 Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow