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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | High |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | June - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $354 | $400 | $717 | $780 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $44 | $91 | $148 | $158 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $81 | $151 | $280 | $240 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $18 | $21 | $45 | $53 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $49 | $79 | $96 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $3 | $4 | $21 | $24 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $6 | $5 | $95 | $61 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $6 | $12 | $25 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $10 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $11 | $13 | $45 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $35 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $22 | $43 | $66 | $50 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $9 | $22 | $56 | $56 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $23 | $30 | $82 | $66 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $15 | $27 | $48 | $37 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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). | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |