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Population 926,426 1,768,073 2,900,000 731,387 8,323,340 880,691 259,453
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Spanish Ukrainian English (de facto) Spanish Spanish
Level of English Very high High High Low Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November September - December May - September April - June, September - November December - April January - May, October - December
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) USD - US Dollar ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $1321 $922 $5431 $2359 $2143
Rent $1650 $499 $844 $400 $2891 $1036 $923
Groceries $243 $108 $98 $91 $383 $236 $127
Dining out $396 $202 $121 $151 $656 $371 $207
Cafe $66 $29 $25 $21 $72 $43 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $79 $326 $157 $160
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $4 $45 $21 $21
Public transportation $110 $36 $9 $5 $220 $12 $17
Taxis $73 $27 $9 $12 $78 $48 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $14 $16 $30 $0 $49
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $24 $13 $100 $35 $97
Museums and sights $11 $7 $4 $9 $74 $9 $217
Nightlife $124 $43 $23 $43 $195 $117 $77
Gym $62 $37 $14 $22 $55 $37 $42
Yoga $139 $48 $19 $30 $197 $163 $54
Massage $89 $26 $10 $27 $109 $75 $101
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon Claro, Movistar Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Tu Chofer N/A
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options 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. 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
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 Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores 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. Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole
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 restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas 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 Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 7 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow