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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Hanoi 🇻🇳
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 8,053,663 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Vietnamese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | January, February, October - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1167 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $1289 |
| Rent | $499 | $503 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $567 |
| Groceries | $108 | $151 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $10 |
| Dining out | $202 | $134 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $227 |
| Cafe | $29 | $39 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $72 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $20 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $30 |
| Taxis | $27 | $13 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $0 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $89 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $82 |
| Gym | $37 | $57 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $23 |
| Yoga | $48 | $57 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $62 |
| Massage | $26 | $21 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Viettel, Mobifone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| 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 | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| 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 | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow |