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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Korean |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | February - May | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (â‚«) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $959 | $922 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $316 | $400 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $161 | $91 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $128 | $151 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $35 | $21 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $88 | $79 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $4 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $15 | $5 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $15 | $12 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $0 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $6 | $13 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $2 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $74 | $43 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $34 | $22 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $71 | $30 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $10 | $27 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Vinafone | 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 | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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 | Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | 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 | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | 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 | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |