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Budapest 🇭🇺
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Buenos Aires 🇦🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Spanish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | High | High | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | September - December | May - September | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $1321 | $922 | $2143 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $499 | $844 | $400 | $923 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $108 | $98 | $91 | $127 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $202 | $121 | $151 | $207 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $29 | $25 | $21 | $42 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $79 | $160 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $9 | $5 | $17 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $27 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $14 | $16 | $49 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $24 | $13 | $97 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $9 | $217 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $23 | $43 | $77 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $37 | $14 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $48 | $19 | $30 | $54 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $27 | $101 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | 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. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| 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 | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |