Austin vs Budapest vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Panama City vs Seoul vs Valencia

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Population 926,426 1,768,073 731,387 2,427,000 880,691 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) English (de facto) Hungarian Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very high High Low Low Low Moderate Moderate
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) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November March - June, September - November May - September January - April, December December - April March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency USD - US Dollar ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) KRW - South Korean won (₩) 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 everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $3484 $1230 $922 $1293 $2359 $2184 $1976
Rent $1650 $499 $400 $732 $1036 $797 $869
Groceries $243 $108 $91 $87 $236 $356 $146
Dining out $396 $202 $151 $131 $371 $211 $292
Cafe $66 $29 $21 $18 $43 $69 $42
Coworking space $331 $120 $79 $96 $157 $222 $152
Mobile internet $40 $9 $4 $16 $21 $40 $16
Public transportation $110 $36 $5 $21 $12 $40 $38
Taxis $73 $27 $12 $14 $48 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $96 $13 $16 $0 $0 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $54 $24 $13 $8 $35 $39 $73
Museums and sights $11 $7 $9 $9 $9 $6 $44
Nightlife $124 $43 $43 $73 $117 $93 $66
Gym $62 $37 $22 $15 $37 $69 $34
Yoga $139 $48 $30 $54 $163 $112 $87
Massage $89 $26 $27 $20 $75 $75 $45
SIM card options AT&T, T-Mobile. Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Claro, Movistar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
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 Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, Lyft Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, Tu Chofer Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Not 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. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 30 options on HappyCow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow