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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 926,426 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1167 | $922 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $503 | $400 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $151 | $91 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $134 | $151 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $39 | $21 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $72 | $79 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $4 | $4 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $20 | $5 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $13 | $12 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $3 | $13 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $89 | $43 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $57 | $22 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $30 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $21 | $27 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not 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. | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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). | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |