Austin vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lviv vs New York City vs Prague

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,125,316 731,387 8,323,340 1,305,737
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian English (de facto) Czech
Level of English Very high High Low Low Very high High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November February - May May - September April - June, September - November June - October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) USD - US Dollar ($) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only)
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $959 $922 $5431 $1806
Rent $1650 $499 $316 $400 $2891 $780
Groceries $243 $108 $161 $91 $383 $158
Dining out $396 $202 $128 $151 $656 $240
Cafe $66 $29 $35 $21 $72 $53
Coworking space $331 $120 $88 $79 $326 $175
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $4 $45 $24
Public transportation $110 $36 $15 $5 $220 $61
Taxis $73 $27 $15 $12 $78 $33
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $0 $16 $30 $19
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $6 $13 $100 $19
Museums and sights $11 $7 $2 $9 $74 $35
Nightlife $124 $43 $74 $43 $195 $50
Gym $62 $37 $34 $22 $55 $56
Yoga $139 $48 $71 $30 $197 $66
Massage $89 $26 $10 $27 $109 $37
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Vodafone, T-Mobile
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 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Liftago
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer!
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 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. Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky.
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 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 Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 112 options on HappyCow