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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Moderate | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | December - April | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1167 | $1959 | $922 | $2359 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $503 | $678 | $400 | $1036 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $151 | $157 | $91 | $236 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $134 | $261 | $151 | $371 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $39 | $56 | $21 | $43 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $72 | $209 | $79 | $157 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $20 | $63 | $5 | $12 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $13 | $42 | $12 | $48 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $3 | $28 | $13 | $35 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $89 | $110 | $43 | $117 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $57 | $107 | $22 | $37 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $57 | $105 | $30 | $163 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $54 | $27 | $75 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| 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%. | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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). | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! |
| 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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 | 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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |