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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 1,108,700 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Georgian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - June | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1984 | $922 | $1462 | $1976 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $965 | $400 | $752 | $869 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $136 | $91 | $112 | $146 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $271 | $151 | $169 | $292 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $37 | $21 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $164 | $79 | $125 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $24 | $4 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $8 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $27 | $12 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $18 | $16 | $27 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $29 | $13 | $21 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $24 | $9 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $47 | $43 | $53 | $66 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $65 | $22 | $33 | $34 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $65 | $30 | $37 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $50 | $27 | $53 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Yandex, Bolt | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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). | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| 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 | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |