Austin vs Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Seoul vs Ubud vs Valencia

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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 731,387 9,963,452 112,490 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Thai Ukrainian Korean Indonesian and Balinese Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High High Low Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November September - December November - April May - September March - May, September - November May - October March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1321 $974 $922 $2184 $1363 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $844 $274 $400 $797 $658 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $98 $169 $91 $356 $150 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $121 $108 $151 $211 $10 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $25 $45 $21 $69 $28 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $95 $79 $222 $106 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $11 $4 $40 $3 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $9 $60 $5 $40 $53 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $20 $12 $41 $13 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $14 $10 $16 $13 $33 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $24 $8 $13 $39 $14 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $8 $9 $6 $9 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $23 $62 $43 $93 $118 $66
Gym $62 $37 $14 $41 $22 $69 $72 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $19 $55 $30 $112 $87 $87
Massage $89 $26 $10 $10 $27 $75 $10 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow