Budapest vs Da Nang vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs Medellin vs Porto

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Population 1,768,073 1,125,316 144,900 731,387 2,427,000 237,559
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Ukrainian Spanish Portuguese
Level of English High Low High Low Low Very High
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Da Nang International Airport (DAD) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November February - May March - May, October - December May - September January - April, December May - September
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) COP - Colombian Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash also needed. Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No No No Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $959 $1959 $922 $1293 $1759
Rent $499 $316 $678 $400 $732 $717
Groceries $108 $161 $157 $91 $87 $148
Dining out $202 $128 $261 $151 $131 $280
Cafe $29 $35 $56 $21 $18 $45
Coworking space $120 $88 $209 $79 $96 $96
Mobile internet $9 $4 $35 $4 $16 $21
Public transportation $36 $15 $63 $5 $21 $95
Taxis $27 $15 $42 $12 $14 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $45 $16 $0 $10
Sport and cultural events $24 $6 $28 $13 $8 $45
Museums and sights $7 $2 $8 $9 $9 $24
Nightlife $43 $74 $110 $43 $73 $66
Gym $37 $34 $107 $22 $15 $56
Yoga $48 $71 $105 $30 $54 $82
Massage $26 $10 $54 $27 $20 $48
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Vinafone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Claro, Tigo Vodafone, MEO, NOS
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 5-15% in restaurants, round up at bars and cafes 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere Tip 10% in restaurants 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab nTaxi Uber, Uklon EasyTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
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. Healthy and with robust flavors, Vietnamese cuisine combines noodles and rice with a variety of greens and local herbs to compliment specially seasoned pork, beef or seafood dishes. In Da Nang, you'll find a strong emphasis on barbecued seafood dishes as well as fish-based sauces. 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). A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts.
Local food specialities Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Chao Tom, Bahn Xeo, Goi Cuon, Bun Thit Nuong, Bahn Cuon, Mi Quang, Bun nam, Bun cha ca Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa
Eat like a local Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Smaller, local restaurants, roadside eateries, street food stalls and local markets 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 Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 107 options on HappyCow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 9 options on HappyCow 153 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow