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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | June - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $1806 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $780 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $158 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $240 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $61 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $50 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $56 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $66 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |