Berlin vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs Da Nang vs Hanoi vs Lviv

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Population 3,400,000 1,830,000 1,768,073 1,125,316 8,053,663 731,387
Official language(s) German Romanian Hungarian Vietnamese Vietnamese Ukrainian
Level of English Very high High High Low Moderate Low
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO)
Most common months to visit May - September April - October March - June, September - November February - May January, February, October - December May - September
Currency EUR - Euro (€) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1351 $1230 $959 $1167 $922
Rent $939 $615 $499 $316 $503 $400
Groceries $188 $114 $108 $161 $151 $91
Dining out $271 $165 $202 $128 $134 $151
Cafe $57 $38 $29 $35 $39 $21
Coworking space $174 $133 $120 $88 $72 $79
Mobile internet $23 $7 $9 $4 $4 $4
Public transportation $88 $21 $36 $15 $20 $5
Taxis $58 $9 $27 $15 $13 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $25 $13 $0 $0 $16
Sport and cultural events $64 $29 $24 $6 $3 $13
Museums and sights $37 $29 $7 $2 $4 $9
Nightlife $63 $45 $43 $74 $89 $43
Gym $66 $30 $37 $34 $57 $22
Yoga $99 $59 $48 $71 $57 $30
Massage $56 $31 $26 $10 $21 $27
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar
Tipping 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 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow