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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 2,900,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Spanish | Greek | Ukrainian | Czech | Portuguese |
Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | High | Low | High | Low |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | September - December | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | January - March, December |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1321 | $1959 | $922 | $1806 | $1833 |
Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $844 | $678 | $400 | $780 | $1066 |
Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $98 | $157 | $91 | $158 | $95 |
Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $121 | $261 | $151 | $240 | $210 |
Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $25 | $56 | $21 | $53 | $25 |
Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $95 | $209 | $79 | $175 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $11 | $35 | $4 | $24 | $7 |
Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $9 | $63 | $5 | $61 | $33 |
Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $9 | $42 | $12 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $14 | $45 | $16 | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $24 | $28 | $13 | $19 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $4 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $26 |
Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $23 | $110 | $43 | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $14 | $107 | $22 | $56 | $31 |
Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $19 | $105 | $30 | $66 | $40 |
Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $10 | $54 | $27 | $37 | $32 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
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 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow |