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Lviv 🇺🇦
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| Population | 926,426 | 1,768,073 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Hungarian | Turkish | Ukrainian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September - November | April - June, September and October | May - September |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1230 | $659 | $922 |
| Rent | $1650 | $499 | $354 | $400 |
| Groceries | $243 | $108 | $44 | $91 |
| Dining out | $396 | $202 | $81 | $151 |
| Cafe | $66 | $29 | $18 | $21 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $120 | $49 | $79 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $9 | $3 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $36 | $6 | $5 |
| Taxis | $73 | $27 | $6 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $13 | $2 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $11 | $13 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $43 | $22 | $43 |
| Gym | $62 | $37 | $9 | $22 |
| Yoga | $139 | $48 | $23 | $30 |
| Massage | $89 | $26 | $15 | $27 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Telenor | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Bolt, Fotaxi | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon |
| Tap water | Drinkable | 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. | 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). |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | 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 |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 47 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow |