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Austin 🇺🇸
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $922 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $400 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $91 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $151 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $21 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $79 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $4 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $5 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $12 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $16 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $13 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $43 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $30 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $27 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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). | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |