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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $354 | $678 | $400 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $44 | $157 | $91 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $81 | $261 | $151 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $18 | $56 | $21 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $49 | $209 | $79 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $6 | $63 | $5 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $16 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $11 | $28 | $13 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $15 | $8 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $22 | $110 | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $9 | $107 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $23 | $105 | $30 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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 fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). | 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 | Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |