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Population 1,768,073 1,166,978 731,387 8,850,000 237,559 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Thai Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Georgian
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Very High Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November November - April May - September March - May, October, November May - September March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $974 $922 $1867 $1759 $1462
Rent $499 $274 $400 $778 $717 $752
Groceries $108 $169 $91 $281 $148 $112
Dining out $202 $108 $151 $182 $280 $169
Cafe $29 $45 $21 $49 $45 $45
Coworking space $120 $95 $79 $159 $96 $125
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $25 $21 $4
Public transportation $36 $60 $5 $11 $95 $8
Taxis $27 $20 $12 $9 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $10 $16 $24 $10 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $8 $13 $81 $45 $21
Museums and sights $7 $8 $9 $20 $24 $9
Nightlife $43 $62 $43 $64 $66 $53
Gym $37 $41 $22 $69 $56 $33
Yoga $48 $55 $30 $65 $82 $37
Massage $26 $10 $27 $51 $48 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Yandex, Bolt
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. Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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 A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. 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.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow