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| Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $1650 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $243 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $396 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $66 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $62 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $139 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $89 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | 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 | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | 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 | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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 | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |