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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Thai | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | High | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | November - April | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $974 | $659 | $1959 | $922 |
| Rent | $499 | $274 | $354 | $678 | $400 |
| Groceries | $108 | $169 | $44 | $157 | $91 |
| Dining out | $202 | $108 | $81 | $261 | $151 |
| Cafe | $29 | $45 | $18 | $56 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $95 | $49 | $209 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $11 | $3 | $35 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $60 | $6 | $63 | $5 |
| Taxis | $27 | $20 | $6 | $42 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $10 | $2 | $45 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $11 | $28 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $8 | $15 | $8 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $62 | $22 | $110 | $43 |
| Gym | $37 | $41 | $9 | $107 | $22 |
| Yoga | $48 | $55 | $23 | $105 | $30 |
| Massage | $26 | $10 | $15 | $54 | $27 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow |