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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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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,108,700 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Georgian | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | March - June | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $1462 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $752 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $112 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $169 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $125 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $4 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $8 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $14 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $27 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $21 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $9 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $53 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $33 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $53 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | 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 | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Yandex, Bolt | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | 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 | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |