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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $44 | $91 | $175 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $81 | $151 | $313 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $18 | $21 | $51 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $49 | $79 | $196 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $6 | $5 | $78 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $6 | $12 | $44 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $2 | $16 | $49 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $11 | $13 | $54 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $9 | $20 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $22 | $43 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $9 | $22 | $44 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $30 | $142 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $15 | $27 | $64 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |