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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Cape Town ๐ฟ๐ฆ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 4,617,560 | 144,900 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans and English | Greek | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | High | Very high | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Cape Town International Airport (CPT) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ZAR - South African Rand (R) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere, but cash still needed in smaller shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1549 | $1959 | $922 |
| Rent | $499 | $618 | $678 | $400 |
| Groceries | $108 | $129 | $157 | $91 |
| Dining out | $202 | $269 | $261 | $151 |
| Cafe | $29 | $32 | $56 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $151 | $209 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $27 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $55 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $27 | $21 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $49 | $45 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $19 | $28 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $110 | $43 |
| Gym | $37 | $36 | $107 | $22 |
| Yoga | $48 | $56 | $105 | $30 |
| Massage | $26 | $30 | $54 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | MTN, Vodacom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Bolt | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 sautรฉed vegetables and dry-cured meats. Creamy desserts and liqueurs compliment large and flavorful meals. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Bitlong and droewors, boerewors, Cape Malay curry, bobotie, melkert, gatsby, bunny chow | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Cape Malay shacks, food trucks, street food joints, local grills, small bakeries and food markets | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 24 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow |