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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | High | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $499 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $108 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $202 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $29 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $27 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $37 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $48 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $26 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |