Budapest vs Hanoi vs Larnaca vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 144,900 731,387 8,850,000 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Greek Ukrainian Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate High Low Moderate Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) 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 January, February, October - December March - May, October - December May - September March - May, October, November March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) EUR - Euro (€) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. 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 $1167 $1959 $922 $1867 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $678 $400 $778 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $157 $91 $281 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $261 $151 $182 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $56 $21 $49 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $209 $79 $159 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $35 $4 $25 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $63 $5 $11 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $42 $12 $9 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $45 $16 $24 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $28 $13 $81 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $8 $9 $20 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $110 $43 $64 $66
Gym $37 $57 $107 $22 $69 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $105 $30 $65 $87
Massage $26 $21 $54 $27 $51 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 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 Grab, GoViet 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. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 día (cheap set lunch menus) Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings 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