Austin vs Budapest vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Porto

Austin ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Budapest ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ
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Chiang Mai ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ
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Lviv ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 926,426 1,768,073 1,166,978 731,387 237,559
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Thai Ukrainian Portuguese
Level of English Very high High Low Low Very High
Main airport Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November November - April May - September May - September
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โ‚ด) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $974 $922 $1759
Rent $1650 $499 $274 $400 $717
Groceries $243 $108 $169 $91 $148
Dining out $396 $202 $108 $151 $280
Cafe $66 $29 $45 $21 $45
Coworking space $331 $120 $95 $79 $96
Mobile internet $40 $9 $11 $4 $21
Public transportation $110 $36 $60 $5 $95
Taxis $73 $27 $20 $12 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $10 $16 $10
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $8 $13 $45
Museums and sights $11 $7 $8 $9 $24
Nightlife $124 $43 $62 $43 $66
Gym $62 $37 $41 $22 $56
Yoga $139 $48 $55 $30 $82
Massage $89 $26 $10 $27 $48
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Drinkable 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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 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, Fล‘zelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 46 options on Happy Cow