Budapest vs Hanoi vs Lviv vs Mexico City vs Panama City vs Valencia

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Population 1,768,073 8,053,663 731,387 8,850,000 880,691 834,000
Official language(s) Hungarian Vietnamese Ukrainian Spanish Spanish Spanish, Valencian
Level of English High Moderate Low Moderate Low Moderate
Main airport Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) Mexico City International Airport (MEX) Tocumen International Airport (PTY) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit March - June, September - November January, February, October - December May - September March - May, October, November December - April March - June, September, October
Currency HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted almost everywhere Widely accepted (less with AMEX) Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa No No No Yes Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $1230 $1167 $922 $1867 $2359 $1976
Rent $499 $503 $400 $778 $1036 $869
Groceries $108 $151 $91 $281 $236 $146
Dining out $202 $134 $151 $182 $371 $292
Cafe $29 $39 $21 $49 $43 $42
Coworking space $120 $72 $79 $159 $157 $152
Mobile internet $9 $4 $4 $25 $21 $16
Public transportation $36 $20 $5 $11 $12 $38
Taxis $27 $13 $12 $9 $48 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $0 $16 $24 $0 $30
Sport and cultural events $24 $3 $13 $81 $35 $73
Museums and sights $7 $4 $9 $20 $9 $44
Nightlife $43 $89 $43 $64 $117 $66
Gym $37 $57 $22 $69 $37 $34
Yoga $48 $57 $30 $65 $163 $87
Massage $26 $21 $27 $51 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, Telenor Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, Kyivstar Telcel, Movistar Claro, 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% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Bolt, Fotaxi Grab, GoViet Uber, Uklon Uber Uber, Tu Chofer 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. 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 Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. 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 Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja 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 Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 47 options on HappyCow 104 listings on Happy Cow 9 options on HappyCow 279 listings on Happy Cow 7 options on HappyCow 98 listings on Happy Cow