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Population 926,426 1,768,073 731,387 2,427,000 880,691 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low Moderate Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November May - September January - April, December December - April January - May, October - December May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $922 $1293 $2359 $2143 $1759
Rent $1650 $499 $400 $732 $1036 $923 $717
Groceries $243 $108 $91 $87 $236 $127 $148
Dining out $396 $202 $151 $131 $371 $207 $280
Cafe $66 $29 $21 $18 $43 $42 $45
Coworking space $331 $120 $79 $96 $157 $160 $96
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $16 $21 $21 $21
Public transportation $110 $36 $5 $21 $12 $17 $95
Taxis $73 $27 $12 $14 $48 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $16 $0 $0 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $13 $8 $35 $97 $45
Museums and sights $11 $7 $9 $9 $9 $217 $24
Nightlife $124 $43 $43 $73 $117 $77 $66
Gym $62 $37 $22 $15 $37 $42 $56
Yoga $139 $48 $30 $54 $163 $54 $82
Massage $89 $26 $27 $20 $75 $101 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. 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. 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 Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow