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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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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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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Greek | Portuguese | Ukrainian | Spanish | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Very high | Low | Moderate | Low |
| 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) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| 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 everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1959 | $1984 | $922 | $1867 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $678 | $965 | $400 | $778 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $157 | $136 | $91 | $281 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $261 | $271 | $151 | $182 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $56 | $37 | $21 | $49 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $209 | $164 | $79 | $159 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $35 | $24 | $4 | $25 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $63 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 | $27 | $12 | $9 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $45 | $18 | $16 | $24 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $28 | $29 | $13 | $81 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $110 | $47 | $43 | $64 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $107 | $65 | $22 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $105 | $65 | $30 | $65 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $54 | $50 | $27 | $51 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| 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% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| 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 | 10 options on Happy Cow |