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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $922 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $400 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $91 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $151 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $43 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $22 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $30 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | 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 |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow |