Bangkok 🇹ðŸ‡
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 5,680,000 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Thai | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1560 | $1230 | $922 | $1867 | $2184 |
Rent | $616 | $499 | $400 | $778 | $797 |
Groceries | $191 | $108 | $91 | $281 | $356 |
Dining out | $168 | $202 | $151 | $182 | $211 |
Cafe | $45 | $29 | $21 | $49 | $69 |
Coworking space | $127 | $120 | $79 | $159 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $4 | $25 | $40 |
Public transportation | $32 | $36 | $5 | $11 | $40 |
Taxis | $19 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $16 | $24 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $46 | $24 | $13 | $81 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $21 | $7 | $9 | $20 | $6 |
Nightlife | $50 | $43 | $43 | $64 | $93 |
Gym | $96 | $37 | $22 | $69 | $69 |
Yoga | $98 | $48 | $30 | $65 | $112 |
Massage | $11 | $26 | $27 | $51 | $75 |
SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Grab | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |