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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Hanoi ๐ป๐ณ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nแปi Bร i International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (โซ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $400 | $923 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $91 | $127 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $151 | $207 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $79 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $5 | $17 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $12 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $16 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $43 | $77 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $22 | $42 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $30 | $54 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $27 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A |
| Tap water | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Fลzelรฉk, Somloi Galuska, Pรถrkรถlt and Paprikรกs, Kรผrtรถs Kalรกcs, Hungarian Lecsรณ, Lรกngos | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |