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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $659 | $922 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $354 | $400 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $44 | $91 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $81 | $151 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $18 | $21 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $49 | $79 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $6 | $5 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $6 | $12 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $2 | $16 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $11 | $13 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $22 | $43 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $23 | $30 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $27 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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 | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |