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Budapest ๐ญ๐บ
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $499 | $400 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $108 | $91 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $202 | $151 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $29 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $79 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $4 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $5 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $27 | $12 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $16 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $13 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $9 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $43 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $37 | $22 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $48 | $30 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $26 | $27 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | 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. | 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 | 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafรฉs, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |