Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Thai | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | November - April | February - May | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $974 | $959 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $615 | $499 | $274 | $316 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $114 | $108 | $169 | $161 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $165 | $202 | $108 | $128 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $38 | $29 | $45 | $35 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $60 | $15 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $9 | $27 | $20 | $15 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $10 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $8 | $6 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $8 | $2 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $62 | $74 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $30 | $37 | $41 | $34 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $59 | $48 | $55 | $71 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $31 | $26 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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. | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | 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 | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |