Budapest vs Mexico City vs Porto vs Tbilisi vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Portuguese Georgian Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Very High Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November March - May, October, November May - September March - June March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1867 $1759 $1462 $1976
Rent $499 $778 $717 $752 $869
Groceries $108 $281 $148 $112 $146
Dining out $202 $182 $280 $169 $292
Cafe $29 $49 $45 $45 $42
Coworking space $120 $159 $96 $125 $152
Mobile internet $9 $25 $21 $4 $16
Public transportation $36 $11 $95 $8 $38
Taxis $27 $9 $25 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $24 $10 $27 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $81 $45 $21 $73
Museums and sights $7 $20 $24 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $64 $66 $53 $66
Gym $37 $69 $56 $33 $34
Yoga $48 $65 $82 $37 $87
Massage $26 $51 $48 $53 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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. 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 Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow