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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Population | 926,426 | 1,830,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 112,490 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Romanian | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Czech | Portuguese | Korean | Indonesian and Balinese |
Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Very High | High | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - October | May - September | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | May - October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1351 | $922 | $1759 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 | $1363 |
Rent | $1650 | $615 | $400 | $717 | $780 | $1066 | $797 | $658 |
Groceries | $243 | $114 | $91 | $148 | $158 | $95 | $356 | $150 |
Dining out | $396 | $165 | $151 | $280 | $240 | $210 | $211 | $10 |
Cafe | $66 | $38 | $21 | $45 | $53 | $25 | $69 | $28 |
Coworking space | $331 | $133 | $79 | $96 | $175 | $130 | $222 | $106 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $7 | $4 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $40 | $3 |
Public transportation | $110 | $21 | $5 | $95 | $61 | $33 | $40 | $53 |
Taxis | $73 | $9 | $12 | $25 | $33 | $14 | $41 | $13 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $25 | $16 | $10 | $19 | $16 | $13 | $33 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $29 | $13 | $45 | $19 | $55 | $39 | $14 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $29 | $9 | $24 | $35 | $26 | $6 | $9 |
Nightlife | $124 | $45 | $43 | $66 | $50 | $54 | $93 | $118 |
Gym | $62 | $30 | $22 | $56 | $56 | $31 | $69 | $72 |
Yoga | $139 | $59 | $30 | $82 | $66 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $31 | $27 | $48 | $37 | $32 | $75 | $10 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Orange | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
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% 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 | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Grab, GoJek |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | 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. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | 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 | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |