Budapest vs Da Nang vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Playa del Carmen vs Sofia

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 731,387 8,850,000 259,453 1,270,169
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Bulgarian
Level of English High Low Low Moderate Moderate High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May May - September March - May, October, November January - May, October - December April-June, September-October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $922 $1867 $2143 $1289
Rent $499 $316 $400 $778 $923 $567
Groceries $108 $161 $91 $281 $127 $10
Dining out $202 $128 $151 $182 $207 $227
Cafe $29 $35 $21 $49 $42 $27
Coworking space $120 $88 $79 $159 $160 $140
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $25 $21 $10
Public transportation $36 $15 $5 $11 $17 $30
Taxis $27 $15 $12 $9 $9 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $16 $24 $49 $40
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $13 $81 $97 $18
Museums and sights $7 $2 $9 $20 $217 $12
Nightlife $43 $74 $43 $64 $77 $82
Gym $37 $34 $22 $69 $42 $23
Yoga $48 $71 $30 $65 $54 $62
Massage $26 $10 $27 $51 $101 $29
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Telcel, Movistar A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10-15% for restaurants 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab Uber, Uklon Uber N/A TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not 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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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 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 Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca 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 Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 72 listings on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow