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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $1462 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $480 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $752 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $82 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $112 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $174 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $169 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $22 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $77 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $125 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $11 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $23 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $8 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $28 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $17 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $22 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $21 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $46 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $53 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $15 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $33 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $57 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $37 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $37 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $53 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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). | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |