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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1230 | $659 | $922 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $499 | $354 | $400 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $108 | $44 | $91 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $202 | $81 | $151 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $29 | $18 | $21 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $120 | $49 | $79 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $9 | $3 | $4 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $36 | $6 | $5 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $27 | $6 | $12 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $13 | $2 | $16 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $11 | $13 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $15 | $9 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $43 | $22 | $43 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $37 | $9 | $22 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $48 | $23 | $30 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $26 | $15 | $27 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 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). | 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. |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |