Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Porto

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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High High Moderate Low Low Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $1167 $922 $1293 $1759
Rent $499 $844 $503 $400 $732 $717
Groceries $108 $98 $151 $91 $87 $148
Dining out $202 $121 $134 $151 $131 $280
Cafe $29 $25 $39 $21 $18 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $72 $79 $96 $96
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $36 $9 $20 $5 $21 $95
Taxis $27 $9 $13 $12 $14 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $0 $16 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $3 $13 $8 $45
Museums and sights $7 $4 $4 $9 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $23 $89 $43 $73 $66
Gym $37 $14 $57 $22 $15 $56
Yoga $48 $19 $57 $30 $54 $82
Massage $26 $10 $21 $27 $20 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water 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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow