Budapest 🇭🇺
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Cape Town 🇿🇦
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | High | Very high | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1167 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $499 | $618 | $503 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $108 | $129 | $151 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $202 | $269 | $134 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $29 | $32 | $39 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $72 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $4 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $20 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $27 | $21 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $0 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $3 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $4 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $89 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $37 | $36 | $57 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $48 | $56 | $57 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $26 | $30 | $21 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | South African cuisine has been shaped by a long history of Dutch, Malay, British and Indian settlements, making the food diverse and strong in flavor. There is a strong emphasis on game in all of its different forms, as well as spicy sauces and sautéed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |