Budapest vs Buenos Aires vs Chiang Mai vs Lviv vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto vs Seoul

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Chiang Mai 🇹🇭
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 1,166,978 731,387 259,453 237,559 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Thai Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese Korean
Level of English High High Low Low Moderate Very High Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December November - April May - September January - May, October - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) THB - Thai Baht (฿) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No Yes Yes No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $974 $922 $2143 $1759 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $274 $400 $923 $717 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $169 $91 $127 $148 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $108 $151 $207 $280 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $45 $21 $42 $45 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $95 $79 $160 $96 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $11 $4 $21 $21 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $60 $5 $17 $95 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $20 $12 $9 $25 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $10 $16 $49 $10 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $8 $13 $97 $45 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $9 $217 $24 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $62 $43 $77 $66 $93
Gym $37 $14 $41 $22 $42 $56 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $55 $30 $54 $82 $112
Massage $26 $10 $10 $27 $101 $48 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal AIS, DTAC Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Grab Uber, Uklon N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable 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. Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua 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 Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh 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 Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 90 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 57 options on Happy Cow