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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | January, February, October - December | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1167 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $503 | $400 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $151 | $91 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $134 | $151 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $39 | $21 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $72 | $79 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $20 | $5 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $13 | $12 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $3 | $13 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $4 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $89 | $43 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $57 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $57 | $30 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $21 | $27 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |