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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| 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% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |