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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1806 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $780 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $158 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $240 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $53 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $175 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $61 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $33 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $19 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $35 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $50 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $66 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $37 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | 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 | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |