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Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Czech | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $1806 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $844 | $503 | $354 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $780 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $98 | $151 | $44 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $158 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $121 | $134 | $81 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $240 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $25 | $39 | $18 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $53 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $175 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $6 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $61 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $9 | $13 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $33 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $19 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $11 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $19 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $22 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $50 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $14 | $57 | $9 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $56 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $19 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $66 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $37 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |