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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 1,108,700
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Georgian
Level of English High Moderate Low Low Low
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December March - June
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) GEL - Georgian Lari (₾)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $922 $1293 $1462
Rent $499 $503 $400 $732 $752
Groceries $108 $151 $91 $87 $112
Dining out $202 $134 $151 $131 $169
Cafe $29 $39 $21 $18 $45
Coworking space $120 $72 $79 $96 $125
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $16 $4
Public transportation $36 $20 $5 $21 $8
Taxis $27 $13 $12 $14 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $16 $0 $27
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $13 $8 $21
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $9 $9
Nightlife $43 $89 $43 $73 $53
Gym $37 $57 $22 $15 $33
Yoga $48 $57 $30 $54 $37
Massage $26 $21 $27 $20 $53
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés.
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Yandex, Bolt
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. 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 blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams.
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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 10 options on Happy Cow