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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Da Nang 🇻🇳
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Greek | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Czech |
| Level of English | High | Low | High | Low | Very high | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | March - May, October - December | May - September | April - June, September - November | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $1959 | $922 | $5431 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $316 | $678 | $400 | $2891 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $161 | $157 | $91 | $383 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $128 | $261 | $151 | $656 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $35 | $56 | $21 | $72 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $209 | $79 | $326 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $35 | $4 | $45 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $63 | $5 | $220 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $15 | $42 | $12 | $78 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $45 | $16 | $30 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $28 | $13 | $100 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $8 | $9 | $74 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $110 | $43 | $195 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $34 | $107 | $22 | $55 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $71 | $105 | $30 | $197 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $109 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago |
| 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. | 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | 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 | 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |