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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 4,617,560 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Very High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| 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 almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1549 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $618 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $129 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $269 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $32 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $151 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $27 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $55 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $21 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $49 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $19 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $36 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $56 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $30 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | MTN, Vodacom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Bolt | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 24 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |