Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $2498 | $1363 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $1174 | $658 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $175 | $150 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $313 | $10 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $51 | $28 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $196 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $10 | $3 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $78 | $53 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $44 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $49 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $54 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $82 | $118 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $44 | $72 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $142 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $64 | $10 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |