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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 259,453
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High Low Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December January - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) COP - Colombian Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $1167 $922 $1293 $2143
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $503 $400 $732 $923
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $151 $91 $87 $127
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $134 $151 $131 $207
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $39 $21 $18 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $72 $79 $96 $160
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $4 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $20 $5 $21 $17
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $13 $12 $14 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $0 $16 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $3 $13 $8 $97
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $4 $9 $9 $217
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $89 $43 $73 $77
Gym $62 $37 $34 $57 $22 $15 $42
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $57 $30 $54 $54
Massage $89 $26 $10 $21 $27 $20 $101
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi N/A
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices
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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow