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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387 2,427,000 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September January - April, December March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
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 almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $922 $1293 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $400 $732 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $91 $87 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $151 $131 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $21 $18 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $79 $96 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $16 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $5 $21 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $12 $14 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $16 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $13 $8 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $43 $73 $66
Gym $37 $57 $22 $15 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $30 $54 $87
Massage $26 $21 $27 $20 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Vodafone, Orange
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 Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water 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. 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 Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
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 Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
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 Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow