Austin vs Barbados vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs New York City

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Population 926,426 110,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387 8,323,340
Official language(s) English (de facto) English, Bajan Creole Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian English (de facto)
Level of English Very high Very high High Moderate Low Very high
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nแป™i Bร i International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November November - May March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September April - June, September - November
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (โ‚ซ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) USD - US Dollar ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $3484 $2702 $1230 $1167 $922 $5431
Rent $1650 $1054 $499 $503 $400 $2891
Groceries $243 $234 $108 $151 $91 $383
Dining out $396 $345 $202 $134 $151 $656
Cafe $66 $75 $29 $39 $21 $72
Coworking space $331 $321 $120 $72 $79 $326
Mobile internet $40 $49 $9 $4 $4 $45
Public transportation $110 $35 $36 $20 $5 $220
Taxis $73 $106 $27 $13 $12 $78
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $0 $13 $0 $16 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $37 $24 $3 $13 $100
Museums and sights $11 $36 $7 $4 $9 $74
Nightlife $124 $96 $43 $89 $43 $195
Gym $62 $86 $37 $57 $22 $55
Yoga $139 $130 $48 $57 $30 $197
Massage $89 $99 $26 $21 $27 $109
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Digicel Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft None available Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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. Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. 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. 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). American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse.
Local food specialities Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options.
Eat like a local Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow