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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian | Czech |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September | June - October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1230 | $659 | $922 | $1806 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $499 | $354 | $400 | $780 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $108 | $44 | $91 | $158 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $202 | $81 | $151 | $240 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $29 | $18 | $21 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $120 | $49 | $79 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $9 | $3 | $4 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $36 | $6 | $5 | $61 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $27 | $6 | $12 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $13 | $2 | $16 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $11 | $13 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $22 | $43 | $50 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $37 | $9 | $22 | $56 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $48 | $23 | $30 | $66 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $26 | $15 | $27 | $37 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian 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). | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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 | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow |