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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Ubud 🇮🇩
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - October |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 | $1363 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $400 | $778 | $2891 | $797 | $658 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $91 | $281 | $383 | $356 | $150 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $151 | $182 | $656 | $211 | $10 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $21 | $49 | $72 | $69 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $79 | $159 | $326 | $222 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $4 | $25 | $45 | $40 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $5 | $11 | $220 | $40 | $53 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $12 | $9 | $78 | $41 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $16 | $24 | $30 | $13 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $13 | $81 | $100 | $39 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $43 | $64 | $195 | $93 | $118 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $22 | $69 | $55 | $69 | $72 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $30 | $65 | $197 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $27 | $51 | $109 | $75 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |