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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $618 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $129 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $269 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $32 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $151 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $27 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $55 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $21 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $49 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $19 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $43 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $36 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $56 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $30 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |