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Population 1,768,073 2,900,000 731,387 9,963,452
Official language(s) Hungarian Spanish Ukrainian Korean
Level of English High High Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November September - December May - September March - May, September - November
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) ARS - Argentine Peso ($) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (â‚´) KRW - South Korean won (â‚©)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No
Average monthly costs $1230 $1321 $922 $2184
Rent $499 $844 $400 $797
Groceries $108 $98 $91 $356
Dining out $202 $121 $151 $211
Cafe $29 $25 $21 $69
Coworking space $120 $95 $79 $222
Mobile internet $9 $11 $4 $40
Public transportation $36 $9 $5 $40
Taxis $27 $9 $12 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $14 $16 $13
Sport and cultural events $24 $24 $13 $39
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $6
Nightlife $43 $23 $43 $93
Gym $37 $14 $22 $69
Yoga $48 $19 $30 $112
Massage $26 $10 $27 $75
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Movistar, Claro, Personal Vodafone, Kyivstar KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) Uber, Uklon Uber, Kakao
Tap water 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 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). 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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 79 options on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow