Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Population | 1,768,073 | 8,850,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish |
Level of English | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October, November |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1603 | $1854 |
Rent | $651 | $772 |
Groceries | $140 | $279 |
Dining out | $264 | $181 |
Cafe | $38 | $49 |
Coworking space | $157 | $158 |
Mobile internet | $12 | $24 |
Public transportation | $47 | $11 |
Taxis | $35 | $9 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $23 |
Sport and cultural events | $32 | $81 |
Museums and sights | $10 | $20 |
Nightlife | $56 | $64 |
Gym | $49 | $68 |
Yoga | $63 | $65 |
Massage | $33 | $50 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Telcel, Movistar |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber |
Tap water | 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow |