Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Lisbon vs Lviv vs Seoul

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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 517,000 731,387 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Portuguese Ukrainian Korean
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) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December March - May, September, October May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
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 Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $1984 $922 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $503 $965 $400 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $136 $91 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $271 $151 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $37 $21 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $164 $79 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $24 $4 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $63 $5 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $27 $12 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $18 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $29 $13 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $24 $9 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $47 $43 $93
Gym $37 $14 $57 $65 $22 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $65 $30 $112
Massage $26 $10 $21 $50 $27 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone Vodafone, Kyivstar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
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 Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, FreeNow Uber, Uklon Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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 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). 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 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 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
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 57 options on Happy Cow