Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Lviv vs Mexico City

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 517,000 731,387 8,850,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Ukrainian Spanish
Level of English High High Moderate Very high Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, September, October May - September March - May, October, November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX)
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $1984 $922 $1867
Rent $499 $844 $503 $965 $400 $778
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $136 $91 $281
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $271 $151 $182
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $37 $21 $49
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $164 $79 $159
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $24 $4 $25
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $63 $5 $11
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $27 $12 $9
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $18 $16 $24
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $29 $13 $81
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $24 $9 $20
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $47 $43 $64
Gym $37 $14 $57 $65 $22 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $65 $30 $65
Massage $26 $10 $21 $50 $27 $51
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Uber, Uklon Uber
Tap water 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 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. Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries 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). Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese
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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas
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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 401 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow