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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Low | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $400 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $91 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $151 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $21 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $79 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $4 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $5 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $12 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $16 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $13 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $9 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $22 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $30 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $27 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |