Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Da Nang ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 1,768,073 | 1,125,316 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Portuguese |
Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very High | Low |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Da Nang International Airport (DAD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | February - May | May - September | May - September | January - March, December |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $959 | $922 | $1759 | $1833 |
Rent | $499 | $316 | $400 | $717 | $1066 |
Groceries | $108 | $161 | $91 | $148 | $95 |
Dining out | $202 | $128 | $151 | $280 | $210 |
Cafe | $29 | $35 | $21 | $45 | $25 |
Coworking space | $120 | $88 | $79 | $96 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $36 | $15 | $5 | $95 | $33 |
Taxis | $27 | $15 | $12 | $25 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $16 | $10 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $6 | $13 | $45 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $2 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
Nightlife | $43 | $74 | $43 | $66 | $54 |
Gym | $37 | $34 | $22 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $48 | $71 | $30 | $82 | $40 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $27 | $48 | $32 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Vinafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | 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. | 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. | 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, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
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 | 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 | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 107 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |