Barbados vs Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lviv

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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 110,000 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387
Official language(s) English, Bajan Creole German Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian
Level of English Very high Very high High High Moderate Low
Main airport Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO)
Most common months to visit November - May May - September April - October March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September
Currency BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴)
Credit cards Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No No No No
Average monthly costs $2702 $2200 $1351 $1230 $1167 $922
Rent $1054 $939 $615 $499 $503 $400
Groceries $234 $188 $114 $108 $151 $91
Dining out $345 $271 $165 $202 $134 $151
Cafe $75 $57 $38 $29 $39 $21
Coworking space $321 $174 $133 $120 $72 $79
Mobile internet $49 $23 $7 $9 $4 $4
Public transportation $35 $88 $21 $36 $20 $5
Taxis $106 $58 $9 $27 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $0 $17 $25 $13 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $37 $64 $29 $24 $3 $13
Museums and sights $36 $37 $29 $7 $4 $9
Nightlife $96 $63 $45 $43 $89 $43
Gym $86 $66 $30 $37 $57 $22
Yoga $130 $99 $59 $48 $57 $30
Massage $99 $56 $31 $26 $21 $27
SIM card options Digicel Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar
Tipping 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps None available Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. 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. 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).
Local food specialities Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky
Eat like a local Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries
Vegetarian / vegan options 14 options on HappyCow 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow