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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Kakao | 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. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |