|
Bucharest 🇷🇴
|
Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
|
Hanoi 🇻🇳
|
Lviv 🇺🇦
|
Porto 🇵🇹
|
Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
|
|
| Population | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1351 | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $615 | $499 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $114 | $108 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $165 | $202 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $38 | $29 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $133 | $120 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $21 | $36 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $9 | $27 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $25 | $13 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $24 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $29 | $7 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $45 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $30 | $37 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $59 | $48 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $31 | $26 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| 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 | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |